HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/05/10 - Agenda PacketCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2000 7:00 PM
Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center
Council Chamber
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Chairman McNiel__ Vice Chairman Macias
Com. Mannerino Com. Stewart Com. Tolstoy
I1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 26, 2000
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-
controversial. They will be acted on by the Commission at one time without
discussion. If anyone has concern over any item, it should be removed for
discussion.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT '
REVIEW 99-48 - RICHMOND AMERICAN HOME,~ - The design
review of building elevations and detailed site plan for Tentative
Tract 16051 consisting of 77 single family lots on 15.63 acres of
land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) of the Victoria Community Plan, located on the northeast
corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue
APN: 227-091-45. Related file: Tentative Tract 16051. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice
their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman
~nd address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such
opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign
in after speaking
B. MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-10 -
EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC., (WALGREENS) - A request to
modify the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of
overhead utilities for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit
to allow construction and operation of a 16,170 square foot drive-
thru pharmacy on 1.15 acres of land in the Neighborhood
Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Carnelian
and 19th Streets - APN 202-541-60. (Continued from April 26,
2000)
C. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
16051 RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES A residential
subdivision of 77 single family lots on 15.63 acres of land in the
Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the
Victoria Community Plan, located on the northeast corner of Base
Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-45. Related
file: Development Review 99-48. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
D. ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-02 - CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend the Etiwanda
Specific Plan to update local street trees to current approved
species, update street tree figures for main streets to reflect
appropriate spacing and successful species, and revise references
within the Specific Plan for size. Staff has prepared a Notice of
Categorical Exemption.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT 15783 - G&D CONSTRUCTION - A request
for an extension of a previously approved residential subdivision
and design review of 27 single family homes on 3.35 acres of land
in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre),
located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street -
APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Variance 96-02 and Tree
Removal Permit 98-06. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration
of environmental impacts for consideration.
F. TIME EXTENSION FOR VARIANCE 96-02 G&D
CONSTRUCTION - A request for an extension of a previously
approved Variance to modify the following development standards:
1) reduce the minimum area requirement for the use of Optional
Development Standards, 2) reduce the rear yard setback along the
north and west project boundary, 3) reduce the building-to-curb
setback, 4) reduce the building-to-building separation, 5) reduce
the average and minimum landscape setback along Carnelian
Street, 6) reduce the parking streetscape setback, and 7) increase
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the wall height along the north and west project boundary for a
residential subdivision and design review of 27 single family homes
on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14
dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Carnelian
Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files:
Tract 14263 and Tentative Tract 15783.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEl
MAP 15476 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS - The request for a
Parcel Map to create four parcels totaling 11.1 acres, located at the
southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive within
the Community Commercial (CC) land use district within the Terra
Vista Town Center Master Plan, of the Terra Vista Community
Plan. APN: 1077-421-87. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and p/ace for the general public to address the commission. Items
to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
H. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS - Oral report
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission has adopted Administrative Regulations that set an
11:00 p.m. adjournment time. If items go beyond that time, they shall be heard
only with the consent of the Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADJOURN TO A
WORKSHOP IMMEDIA TEL Y FOLLOWING IN THE DE ANZA
ROOM TO DISCUSS PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 00-07 -
BURNETT.
I, Gail Sanchez, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on May 4, 2000, at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Driv~
Rancho Cucamonga.
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Project NO. TT16051r DR99-48
Completion Date
Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
· handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3.Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4.Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
J. New Structures
1. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2.A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3.A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4.The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. __1
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for __1 I
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
/ APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909)477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets, ('
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal
encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or
tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder
~) trails, etc.) shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured
from street centerline):
50 total feet on Rochester Avenue
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue.
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5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on I I
the final map.
6. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes and bus bay to provide /
a minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along
the right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
7. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-
way shall be dedicated to the City.
M. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,
AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees. /
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: I I
Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvrnt walk I Appr. I Lights Trees Trail island Trail Other
Base Line Road X X (c) X X Cl~lSS
Rochester Ave. X X X X X C ass (e)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e) Bus Bay.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
. and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, _
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to
any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
~ f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with I
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. I
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Completion Date
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan I
check.
Notes;
(1)Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) Conduit shall be 3~inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
steel with pull rope or as specified.
4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in I
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with I
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project --
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall /
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuanc(
of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians
paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenan(
District: Rochester Avenue parkway, Base Line Road parkway and median(s), Paseo.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared cobble I
or other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting /
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building --
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City. /
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective I
Beautification Master Plan of Base Line Road.
O, Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final /
map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
P, Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2.The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
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Project No. ~r1605q~ 0R99-48
Completion Date
~ the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCVVD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water distdct within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
Q. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for I I
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
~,PPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
R. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b)
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire
department personnel prior to water plan approval.
For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall be
conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after
construction and prior to occupancy.
2. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed,
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
3. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be I I__
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to
final inspection. __1 I
6. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. __1
b. Other: See Ordinance 32 for Dead End/Cul de Sac requirements.
7. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. __1__1__
8. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards. __1__1__
9. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, __1__1__
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
10. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho I I__
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
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' I"lqY OD '00 IDP':DODI'I I:~c;ffKER COVERT & CHTI~'~_J~'
P.~
~it~ O~ ~ancho
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamong&, Cali£ornia
A~en~ion: He. ~an~ Fon~
Planne~
Re: ~en~a~ive ~ac~ ~6051
(Rfc~ond ~e=lcan
Dea~ H~. ffong=
· he E~t~anda School Dts~=iC~ has =e~e=~ed
r~;pond ~o you~ no~cG of ~n~en~ ~o adop~ a ne~a~v~ declaration on
the able proJ~c2.
~nt~at~ated student oenerat~o~ Ff~ the
. The project lies entirely w~htn~e~twanda Sc~ol Dts~rict.
consist of 77 s~ngle-family deta~ed dwelllng unt~s on 15.63 acrea
at ~e nor~east ~er of ~seltne ~ad a~ Rochester. Avenue.
. ~e project will [mpao~ ~he D~stric~ by q~eratinq new
s=uden~s at all ~ade l~vele. Student generation ~ao~rs for new
single-family de~ached housing In ~e DIS~r~C~ are.
Grade ~vel K-5~ .45
Grade Level 6-S:
Tot~l:
~erefol~e, ~t is anticipated ~at this project wtll generate
35 K-5 students and 16 stud~ts in grades 6-8.
The In~tial Study Enviro~en~al Checklist fo~indicates "less
than Signlflcant ~mpac~"~der section 11(0) P~at~l~g ~o schools.
MAY ~9 '00 ~:51PM PP~KER COVERT & CHIDESTER P.3
He. Nancy Fong
May 9, 2000
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It is the District's position that there is s significant i~pact
fro~ ~1~ new residential development due to the increased
population growth and increased scl%col enrollment, as described
This letter.
The Dis~ric~ currentl~ o~a~es seven elemen~ a~ two
midale schools with a curren~ e~ollm~nt in ex,as of
s~udents. The existing schools that would se~e this project are
alrmndy eaDa i y ill be ~le ~o acco~a~e
addition to students to be generated from other projects within the
Acco~ing to the District's enrollmen~ projections, total
enrollment by 2004 will be over 12,351, no~ including this project.
~e Dis~rict's ~ent cos~ of providing new grade K-8
faolli~ies is $11,619 per dwelling~it. ~e Dis~ri~ is currently
au~orized to collect $2.56 per s~are foo~ of aesess~le space on
new residential cons~o~ion pursuit to Gove~nt Code
65995~ 65995.5 and 65995.6. The District has adop~d a resolution
uni% o~ i,800 s~are feet, ~a amoun~ rai~o~ from ~ees would be
$4,608 as opposed ~o ~e actual oos~ ~f school facilities of
$11,619. I~ is clear that the $2.56 per a~are foot fee does not
pr~ide nearly enough funds for ~e Diet,ia= ~0 pMOVide
facili%ies. OAstrlc m curry% es a%e
coats for el~en~ and ml~le ~ch~lm a=m as ~ollowm~
Elemen~a~ School: $10,181,000 (675
Middle School: $21,400,300 (1~100
~e cost of ~he school facilities necessa~ to se~e
proje~ can ~erefore ~ estima:e~ as follows:
Elementa~ Sch~l: (34.65 x $15,083 per s~udent) - $S22,626
Kiddle school: (~6.17 x $~9,4~S par student) = $314,587
Buse~ and Relocatables~ ($1,130 per student x 50.82)- $~
MAY 09 ~00 ~:S1PM PARKER COVERT & CHIDESTER
P.4
Ma. Nancy Fong
Nay 9, 2000
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Dividing this amount by the 77 unite results in a full
mitigation amoun~ for elementary and middle school facilities of
~11,619 per dwallingunit in this project, or $6.45 par square foot
zor an average 1,800 actuate foot home.
· Compared to the full mitigation nee6 for $11,619 per single-
famxly detached dwellingunit, the statutory school facility fee cf
$2.56 per square foot generates only $4,608 on an average new home
of 1,800 square feet. This covers only 40 pe~ent of the full
impact. COmmercial and industrial school facility fees o£ $0.23
per square foot fund only about ten percent of the remaining
unfunded impact of development.
The District has few alternatives to requesting full
mitigation from the developers cf residential projects. Ail other ·
District funds are fully committed to maintaining current
operations.
The project will have significant unmitigated effects. As
noted above there will be a significant shortfall in facilities
construction funds to construct~he school facilities needed due to
this project. The proJec~ will add an ~etimated $1 students ~o the
D~etr~ct's SChool system, already at capacity.
School ~ao~l~t~se Imuact Hitiaattn~
The Diezrict will require payment of school facility fees at
or before the ti~e building permits are issued in the amount of
$2.56 per square foot pursuant to ~overnment Code sections 659~5,
6~995.5 and 65995.6, plus the Etiwanda $chool District special tax
o£ $2,147.04 per unit.
Full mitigation could also be accomplished by me,ns .of
inclusion of the project in a MelZo-Roos Community Facxlitzee
District for school facilitlee. In order to reduce the burden on
~he future homeowners, it is possible to structure the cc~munity
facilities district such ~het some of the special ~axee would be
prepaid by the developer. The District and i~e counsel would be
pleased to assist ~he 9evsloper in etructuri~g a voluntary
mitigation agreement contazning provisions for ~he ~nclusion of the
project in a Mello-Roos Community Facilities D~strzct.
The District does no~ have any mitigation agreement in place
with this developer, nor have there been any discussions as to a
mitigation agreement. Therefore, the foregoing fees and special
tax will apply unless other arrangements are made for equivalent
mitigation.
MAY 0~ '00 ~:S~ PARKER COVERT & CHIDESTER
Hz. Hancy yoncj
](ay 9, 2000
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If you have any questions, please contaot the undersigned.
Please provide us with notice of any Public hearings on this
pro, eot.
~or Parker, Covert & Chldeeter
JJM/I~
cc:.. Etiwanda School District
* Mr. ~ohn L. Golden, Jr.
Deputy Superin~endent
the cit~ of
Rancho Cucamonga
DATE: May 10, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Rudy Zeledon, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO.16051 -
RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES- A residential subdivision of 77 single family lots
on 15.63 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential Distdct (4-8 dwelling units per
acre of the Victoda Community Plan, located on the northeast corner of Base Line
Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-45.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-48 -
RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES- The design review of building elevations and
detailed site plan for Tentative Tract 16051 consisting of 77single family lots on
15.63 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per
acre) of the Victoda Community Plan, located on the northeast comer of Base Line
Road and Rochester Avenue -APN: 227-091-45.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
A. Proiect Density: 4.9 dwelling units per acre
B. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
North Vacant Land, currently utilized by the City as a maintenance storage yard, Low-
Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Victoda
Community Plan
, South - Base Line Road - Low Residential Distdct (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
East Southern California Edison Utility Corridor- Utility Corridor
West Rochester Avenue - Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
within the Victoria Community Plan
C. General Plan Desiqnations:
Project Site - Low-Medium Residential Distdct (4-8 dwelling units per acre) within the Victoda
Community Plan
North Low-Medium Residential District (4.8 dwelling units per acre)
South - Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
East Utility Corridor
West Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
ITEMS A & C
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
'CF 16051 and DR 99-48
May 10, 2000
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D. Site Characteristics: The site is currently vacant, except for some scrub vegetation, with a
natural slope of approximately 2 to 4 percent from north to south.
.ANALYSIS:
A. Backqround: The project site was incorporated into the Victoda Community Plan in 1988. This
tentative map application follows a General Plan Amendment and Victoda Community Plan
Amendment adopted for the project site (May 1991 ), which changed the land use designation
from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8
dwelling units per acre).
B. General: The site is proposed to be developed under the Center Plot Development Standards
of the Victoda Planned Community. The proposal is for lots ranging in size from 5,803 square
feet to 11,385 square feet, with an average size lot of 6,563 square feet. A paseo connection
will be provided at the northeast comer of Baseline Road and Rochester Avenue, to provide
a convenient pedestrian access from the subdivision to the bus bay. In addition, 20 percent
of the lots will provide (15 total lots) for recreation vehicle storage, as required by the Victoria
Community Plan, in a 12 foot minimum side yard.
Three two-story house plans are being proposed, each having four different elevation styles.
The homes will range in size from 2,602 square feet to 3,182 square feet. House plan 1 is
proposed to have a 3 car side-on garage. House plans 2 and 3 are proposed to have 3 car
front-on garages, with the option for a den or office in place of the third garage. Lots that side
or rear onto Base Line .Road and Rochester Avenue are proposed to have enhanced rear and
side elevations to include second-story pop-outs (option for 6-foot deck), wood shutters and
corbel detail to second story windows.
C. Design Review Committee:'The Design Review Committee reviewed the project on February
15, 2000. The Committee (McNiel, Stewart, Coleman) recommended approval with
conditions, which have been incorporated into the attached Resolution of Approval. In
addition, the Committee conceptually approved a paseo connection, at the northeast of
Baseline Road and Rochester Avenue, to provide a convenient pedestrian access from the
subdivision to the bus bay on Baseline Road. The Design Review Committee meeting Action
Agenda and minutes are attached (Exhibit "G').
D. Technical Review Committees: The Grading and Technical Review Committees have
reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to conditions outlined in the attached
Resolution of Approval.
E. Environmental Assessment: The applicant pr;pared Part I of the Initial Study. Staff completed
Part II of the Initial Study. The project site is located in an area identified as potential habitat
for the San Bemardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus) and the California
gnatcatcher (Polioptilla californica califomica). A habitat assessment was prepared for both
the Califomia Gnatcatcher and San Bernardino kangaroo rat (LSA Associates INC.) by a
biologist permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The surveys indicated negative
results (no species were observed on the site). However, staff has determined that the project
could have a significant adverse environmental impact through short-term air quality impacts
during site preparation, such as grading and equipment exhaust, and noise impacts to future
residents within the subject tract from traffic along Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue.
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
'IT 16051 and DR 99-.48
May 10, 2000
Page 3
A noise study was prepared which identified noise attenuation measures to reduce noise to
acceptable levels. Mitigation measures will be required to reduce short-term air quality and
noise impacts to a less than significant impact. If the Planning Commission concurs, then the
issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be in order.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advedised as a public headng in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Tract
16051 and Development Review 99-48 through the adoption of the attached Resolutions of
Approval with conditions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:RZ\Is
Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Tentative Tract Map
Exhibit "C" - Site Plan and Master Plan
Exhibit "D" - Grading Plan
Exhibit "E" - Landscape Plan
Exhibit"F" - Elevations and Floor Plans
Exhibit "G" - Design Review Committee Comments, dated February 15, 2000
Exhibit "H" - Initial Study Part I and II
Resolution of Approval for Tentative Tract 16051
Resolution of Approval for Design Review 99-48
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'DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:40 p.m. Rudy Zeledon February 15, 2000
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16051 - RICHMOND
AMERICAN HOMES - A residential subdivision of 78 single family lots on 15.63 acres of land in the
Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community Plan,
located on the nodheast corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-45.
Related file: Development Review 99-48.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-48 - RICHMOND
AMERICAN HOMES - The design and building elevations and detailed site plan for Tentative Tract
16051 consisting of 78 single family lots on 15.63 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential
District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoda Community Plan, located on the northeast comer
of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-45. Related file: Tentative Tract 16051.
Backqround: The project site was not part of the Victoria Planned Community; however, was
incorporated into the Victoda Community Plan in 1988. The tentative map application follows a
General Plan Amendment and Victoria Community Plan Amendment adopted for the project site
(May 1991), which changed the land use designation from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units
per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre).
Desi.qn Parameters: The project site is located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
Rochester Avenue. The project site is bordered by a vacant parcel land to the north, which is
currently being utilized by the City as a temporary storage yard. To the west the project site is
bounded by Rochester Avenue, Base Line Road to the south and the Southern California Edison
Utility Corridor to the east. The site is currently vacant except for some scrub vegetation and has
a natural slope of approximately 2 to 4 percent from north to south.
The site is proposed to be developed under the Center Plot Development Standards of the Victoda
Planned Community. The proposal is for the subdivision of 15.63 acres of land into 78 single-family
lots. The lots will range in size from 5,803 square feet to 11,385 square feet, with an average size
lot of 6,563 square feet.
Three two-story house plans are being proposed, each having three different elevation styles.
House Plan 1 is proposed to have a 3 car side-on garage. House Plans 2 and 3 are proposed to
have 3 car front-on garages, with the option for a den or office in place of the third garage. Lots that
side or rear on to Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard are proposed to have enhanced rear
and side elevations to include second-story pop-outs (option for 6-foot deck), wood shutters, and
corbel detail to second story windows.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide ant outline for Committee
discussion:
Maior Issues: The following broad issues will be on the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. Provide greenbelt "paseo" trail connection at intersection at Base Line Road and Rochester
Avenue Tract 13281, located on the northwest comer of Base Line Road and Rochester
Avenue, included a trail connection, at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and
Rochester Avenue. The purpose of the "paseo" connection is to provide a convenient
pedestrian access from the subdivision to the bus bay on Base Line Road (see Exhibit "A").
DRC COMMENTS
TT 16051 & DR 99-48 ~- RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES
February 15, 2000
Page 2
Without a trail, the nearest access would be 500-600 feet away at "A" and 'IE" Streets.
Greenbelt trails are one of the dominant features of the Victoda Planned Community.
2. The Planning Commission's Residential Design Guidelines requires a project of this size
(78 single family homes) to have a minimum number of 7 floor plans and 4 elevations per
each floor plan. The project is proposing 6 floor plans (reverse footprints included), with
4 elevations per plan. Either provide a 7~ floor plan or introduce a side-on garage for house
Plan 2 or 3.
3. Provide 360 degree architectural treatment to all elevations by using the "Enhanced
Elevations" on all lots. Architectural details proposed on all front elevations, shall be
incorporated into the side and rear elevations. These architectural details shall include
window mullions, wood shutters, and potshelves.
4. Elevations - Staff believes the homes are attractive; however, suggest the following
refinements:
A. Plan 1
1 ) The three house plans proposed are overly boxy and do not have enough variation.
Additional architectural treatment is needed to help differentiate the dwelling units
from one another, which could include but is not limited to the following detail (see
Exhibit "B"):
a. Changes in roof level and plane.
b. Second story recession and projections.
c. Additional window treatment.
2) Wainscoting treatment shall be continued along the entire lower building plan of
the garage and carried around to the side elevation and end at the return wall or
logical point.
B. Plan 2
1) To avoid a streetscape dominated by 3-car garages, the 2-car garage with window
option shall become a standard option; therefore making the 3-car garage
proposed a bonus option.
C. Plan 3
1) Continue the wainscoting treatment along left side of the 2-car garage. In
addition, carry the treatment around to the front and left side of the 1- car
garages.
2) To provide addition variation between the elevations, vary fenestration treatment
to second story windows.
DRC COMMENTS
TT16051 & DR 9948- RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES
Febmary 15,2000
Page 3
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Vary the design of chimney stacks proposed per Plan. Consider the use of accent materials
used on the houses, such as brick or stone
2. The proposed project does include special landscape treatment to the northeast comer of
Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue; however, the design should be consistent with the
design and layout used and on the northwest comer of Base Line Road and Rochester
Avenue.
Policy issues: The following items area matter of the Planning Commission and should be
incorporated into the project design without discussion:
1. Provide recreational vehicle storage (12-foot minimum side yard) on at least 20 percent of
the lots as required by the Victoria Community Plan (Ordinance 287). Although this is a
"technical issue" the project must be redesigned to comply, which will mean the loss of about
6 lots. Only 3 out of the 78 lots are wide enough to accommodate a 12-foot side yard for RV
storage.
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends the project be revised and returned to the Design
Review Committee, prior to scheduling for Planning Commission.
Attachment
Desiqn Review Committee Action:
Members Present: John Mannerino, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Rudy Zeledon
The Committee reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to staffs comments with
the following changes:
1. The proposed paseo connection, introduced by the applicant at the meeting, was
conceptually approved by the Committee members.
2. The introduction of an additional Floor Plan was not needed. The Committee felt that
there was enough variation between the six Floor Plans being proposed.
3. The Committee was satisfied with the four elevation styles proposed for house Plan 1.
The Committee determined that as a whole, the three house plans being proposed had
significant architecture variation that would provide for a varied streetscape.
4. Enhance the side elevations of all house products, by incorporating the use of window
mullion treatment as shown on all front elevations.
Project Location
Tr16051 and DR 99-48
Project Site
'l-r 16051 & DR 99-48
Baseline Road
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ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION FORM
(Part I - Initial Study)
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
r ---nroviHed._in.--full.' .... "; ' ; ' " ' ' ;
INCOMPLETE APPI ICATII~N~ Wit. t, NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is Ihe responsibilily of the applicant to ensure
that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perfon"n won~ required Io provide missing
information. ~ · '
Application Number for the project'tO which this fon'n pertains:'
Project Title: : - .
~ame & Address of prejecl owne~(s): ~ ~ ~. ~, ~
Name & Address of developer or p~oject sponsor:
' Telephone NumbeK ~
Nome g Address of posen preparing this fo~ fif diffemnt from above):
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Te/ephone Nurnber: ~/~,.4.~ ~ ~) %/ ~
INITSTDI.VVPD - 4~6 Page 1 ,
In fen'nation indicated by astedsk (°) is not required of non-construction CUP's unless othe~vise requested by staff.
'I) Provide a ~u~~ sca~e (8~1/-2 x11) c~py ~f the USGS Quadrant sheet(s) which inc~udes the pr~ject site~ and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photograph$ which show represenlative views in~ the site from the no/Ih, south, east and west;
views into and fr~m the site from the pdmary access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant
features f~r,)m the site. Include a map showing location of each photog~ph.
Project Location (descdbe): J~'~'-~ ~ ~lJ'l"~"~ l ~ ~11~--'"~-.~'-
3)
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications):
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment o~"zone Change which would affect the project site (attach'additional sheet
if necessary: ~- ~ ' -
8) Include a description of all pen'nits which will be necess'ery from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other govomroanlal
agencies in order to fully implement tho project:
m.
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9) Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including infom3ation on topography, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, trails and reads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects· Describe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition.
site all sources of infon~ation (i.e.. geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological su~eys, traffic studies):
1 O) Describe the khown cultural and/or historical aspects Df ~he site. Site all sources of information (b~oks. published repo~ts and
11) D~scrib~ ~ny n~se s~urces ~nd ~heir ~eve~s ~hat ~w ~f~ect th~ site (a#craft~ r~adway n~i~ etc~) and h~w~they w#~ aff~ct
proposed uses: ' '
A4cq5
INITSTDI.~D - 41g6 Page 3
12) Describe the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate description of the site in terms of ultimate use which
will result [rom the prosed project. Indicate ii them am proposed phases [or development, the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessa~:
13) Describe tile surrounding prope~lio$, including in[orroation on plants and animals and any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects.
Indicate the type of I~nd uso (m~identiel. cororoo~ial, etc.), intensity of lend u~o (one.family. epeHment houses, slrop~.
dopaHment 5tore~. etc.)and scale of developmenl (height. [~ntago, setback, mor ya~. etc.):
~ 4) ~11 [he p~po~od pmjec~ chan~o ~he pa~em, ~cale or chancier o[ #~e ~u~und/n~ ~ene~l a~a of [1~o
INITSTDI.~D - 4~96 Page 4:
15) Indicate the ~pe of shod-term and Iong-ten-n noise to be genecated, including source and amount. How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing am proposed? ;
'16) Indicate proposed mn]ovals and/or replacemenls o[ mature or scenic lrees:
17) indicate any bodie$ of water (includlng domestic water supplies) into which the site drains:
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage. (See Attachment A for usage estimates)· For furlher clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water District at 987.259 t,
- 1
I,J i/~., Peak use (gal/rain/ac)
b.
Comme~iaHnd.
(gaYday/ac)
19) Indicate pmposed method of sewage disposal. ~ Septic Tank /Sewer. If septic tanks am proposed, attach
percolelion tests. If discha~e to a sanila~ sewage system is proposed indicate expecled daily sewage gene~tion: (See
A~achment A for usage estimates). For fuflher clarification, please contact the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-259 I.
RE IDENTIAL PR T :
20) Numberofmsidentialunffs:
Detached (indicate mnge of panel ~ize~. minimum lot ~ize end maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) Anticipated range of sa/e pdces and/or rents:
Rent (per reonth)
22) Specify number of bed~oms by unit type:
23) Indtcate anhctpated household stze by uml type: ~ ' ~ "
24) Indicate tho expected number of ~chool chi. ldren who wifl be residing within tho project: Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in Attachreent B:
a. Elementaq/: ' '
b. Junior High:
c, Senior High
~OMMEt~IAL. INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS ...
25) D~$cdb~ typ~ ~f u$~($) and reaj~r ~uncti~n(s) ~f c~m~rci~ indu$tdai ~r instituti~na~ us~s:
26) Tolal floor are~'of ~ommercisl. indust~'al, or institutional use$ ~y ty~e:
INITSTD1 .WPD - 4/96 Page 6 ·
27) Indicate hou~ of operation: I[J /~.
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Provide breakdown of anticipated job classificalions, including wage and salary ranges, as well as an indication of the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessary):
/
30) E$limation o! the number o( wod~ers to be hired that currently reside in the City:
!
'3 I) For commereial and indusldal uses only. indicate tho source, type and an~ount o! air pollution emissions. (Date should bo
verified through the South Coast Air Quality Manageroont District. at (818) 572-6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water, sewer, tim. and fl~od control agencies serving the project been contacted lo determine their ability to provide
adequate service to the proposed project? If $o. please indicate their response.
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33) In the known history of this property, has thera been any use. storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic materials?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but ara not limited to PCB's: radioactive substances; pesticides arid
herbicides; fuels, oils. solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases, Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the materials and describe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the properly, as well as the dates of use. if
known.
34) Will the proposed project involve Ihe tempora~/ or Iong.ten'n use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
materials, including bul not limited to those examples listed above? If yes. provide an inventory of all such materials {o be
used and proposed method of disposal. The Iocalion of such uses, along with the s[orage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and labeled on the application plans.
I hereby certify thai tho statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present tho data and in[orn~ation required for
adequate evaluation of Ihis prnject to the best of my ability, that tho facts, statements, and in/orn~ation presented am I~e and
cocect to~ ho best of my knowledge and belie~ I fu~her understand that additional infom~ation may be mqulmd to bo submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be mede by fl~e City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: TT16051 and DR 99~48 (h\PLANNING\RUDY~TT 16051_1S.doc)
2. Related Files: City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan; Victoria Community Plan
3. Description of Project: A residential subdivision of 77 single family lots on 15.63 acres
of land in the Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwellings per acre) District of the Victoria
Community Plan, located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Rochester
Avenue, APN: 227-091-45. This land was previously zoned Medium Residential (8-14
dwellings per acre). In 1991 the zoning was changed to Low-Medium Residential and
the site was annexed into the Victoria Community Plan area by City of Rancho
Cucamonga Ordinance No. 476.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Richmond American
16845 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92606
5. General Plan Designation: Victoria Community Plan
6. Zoning: Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is north and east, and adjacent to Base
Line Road and Rochester Avenue, respectively. The land to the east is a Southern
California Edison easement adjacent to the Day Creek Channel. The land to the south
and west is used for single family residences. To the north lies a maintenance yard
facility for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9.. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Rudy Zeledon
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
DR 99-48, Tentative Tract Map No. 16051 Page 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project. They
each involve at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant
Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact," as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
) Land Use and Planning (~) Transportation/Circulation (,'~) Public Sewices
) Population and Housing (~) Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
,~') Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources (,,~) Aesthetics
(,~') Water ( ) Hazards
(,,~) Air Quality (~) Noise ( ) Cultural Resources
(~') Mandatory Findings of Significance (,/) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
() I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(v') I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based
upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially
Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
() I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to
applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed
-,~,.oject.
Signed: ,~0~l.J'~ {~..~ Date:~
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
DR 99-48, Tentative Tract Map No. 16051 Page 3
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an
explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant impact" answers, including a
discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyUnless Than
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposah
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
vicinity?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
established community?
Comments:
"a-d) The proposed project was designed in accordance with the Victoria Community
Plan. The project site is located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
Rochester Avenue, which has a general plan designation of Low-Medium Density
Residential. No increase in density or plan amendment is proposed and therefore
no impacts will result from the project. Note: - The 1981 City of Rancho Cucamonga
General Plan shows the site zoned Medium Density Residential. In 1991 this was
amended to the present Low - Medium Density designation by City of Rancho
Cucamonga Ordinance No. 476 when the site was annexed into the Victoria
Community Plan area.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Impact Incorpocatedlm~act Less
2. POPULA'RON AND HOUSING. Would the proposah
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ( ) ( ) (v')
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ( ) ( ) (,,')
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) (v')
housing?
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Comments:
a-b) Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new
employees to the area. The proposed project will result in 77 single-family
residences in the Low-Medium Density Residential District (4-8 du/ac), no increase
in density is proposed. The proposed project is consistent with the general plan land
use density for the site, and will not result in a significant increase in population not
otherwise planned by the City in its forecasts.
c) The site is currently void of any structures. No existing housing is located onsite.
Is§ues and Supporting Information Sources: .~c~ L~
I SignHic~nt I Mitigation Significant NO
Impact InCOr~oratedImpact Im~ct
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
· f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil ( ) ( ) ('/)
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ('")
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) (v')
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ('/)
.Comments:
a-c) No known faults pass through the site, it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in
the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault. The Red
Hill Fault, or Etiwanda Avenue Fault, passes within 2 miles west of the site, and the
Cucamonga Fault Zone lies approximately 3 miles north. These faults are ·both
capable of producing Mw 6.0 - 7.0 earthquakes, respectively. Also, the San Jacinto
Fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes is 7 miles northeast of the site
and the San Andreas Fault, capable of up to MW 8.2 earthquakes, is 12.5 miles
northeast of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking.
Liquefaction could occur at the site if a strong earthquake coincided with an extended
period of heavy rains raising the local water table. Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is
Tujunga gravelly loam. These soils are relatively stable but subject to liquefaction
when the water table is relatively shallow. Adhering to the Uniform Building Code will
ensure that geologic impacts are less than significant.
d) The site is not located near a body of water.
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e) The site is relatively flat, and it is not near any slopes vulnerable to mass-wasting
events.
f-h) The site is relatively flat so grading will be minimal. Grading will even out the site
and create the necessary slope gradient to allow proper site drainage and avoid
erosion. Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Tujunga gravelly loam. This soil is
excessively drained, level to moderately sloping soil formed on alluvial fans. It is
relatively stable but subject to liquefaction when the water table is shallow. The
Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of building permits will require a soils
report. New structures are required to meet current earthquake standards as
required by the Uniform Building Code. The impact is not considered significant.
i) The site contains no unique geologic or physical features.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potenllally Unless Than
4, WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water related ( ) ( ) (,,')
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration ( ) ( ) (-/)
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any ( ) ( ) (,,')
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction ( ) ( ) (,,')
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either ( ) ( ) (,,')
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) (¢')
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) (~')
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ( ) ( ) (,/')
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
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Comments:
a) The project is expected to result in incremental changes in absorption rates and
drainage patterns due to an increase of paved surface area. The City Engineer
must review and approve site and drainage plans that show that all runoff will be
conveyed to existing and proposed drainage facilities which were designed to
handle the subject water flows.
b) The site is located within the 100-year flood plain of Day Creek; however, the Day
Creek Channel system is complete and provides adequate flood protection.
c-e) The project site is not located near a body of water. Storm-water runoff will be
conveyed to the existing public storm drain system as approved by the City
Engineer.
f-i) The project will not interfere with groundwater management practices in the area
because the site is not used for groundwater recharging.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potenlialty Unless Than
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposah
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) (v') ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ( ) ( ) (,/)
cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) (,/)
Comments:
a) Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-
Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction, there is
the possibility of fugitive dust being emitted during site grading. However, the
project, at 15.37 developed acres, is below the AQMD Threshold of Potential
Significance for Air Quality Impacts. Any impact to air quality is thus considered less
than significant
b) There are sensitive receptors, residences, within ¼ mile of the project site. During
construction exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment, and
fugitive dust generated by vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed surfaces
could affect these residences. NO× and PM~0 levels may be exceeded during this
phase, however due to the relatively short duration of construction and
implementation of mitigation, the impact will be less than significant. The following
mitigation measures will ensure impacts will be at less than significant levels.
1, The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment used
on-site based on Iow emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
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construction contractor shall ensure the construction grading plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2. The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
3. The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in
use,
4. The construction contractor shall ensure that all bare ground surfaces will
be sprayed with water or other acceptable dust pallatives to minimize wind
erosion and fugitive dust emissions.
c-d) The proposed project is to construct 77 single family residences on 15.63 acres of
the Victoria Community Plan area. This will not generate emissions that could cause
climatic changes or objectionable odors.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potent[allyUnless Than
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Wduld the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (-~) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ( ) (v~)
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) inadequate emergency access or access to ( ) (v~)
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? () ( ) (~)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ) ( ) (v~)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ) ( ) (/)
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ) ( ) (v~)
Comments:
a) The project will result in increased vehicle trips compared to the current vacant land.
The impact will be less than significant because the project is for Low- Medium
Density housing, which will generate less traffic than the Medium Density housing
the area was originally planned to accommodate. The City of Rancho Cucamonga
may require the developer to include turn lanes at the access roads in order to
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minimize congestion on Base Line Road or Rochester Avenue. This condition of
project approval would eliminate traffic circulation problems.
b-c) The street layout for the project has centerline radii of fifty feet on all curves and
intersections. Internal streets with access to Rochester Avenue and Base Line Road
have been designed to the City of Rancho Cucamonga standard for lines of sight at
intersections, and provide ample access for both routine and emergency purposes.
There are no incompatible uses anticipated.
d) The project design meets the parking standards of the Victoria Planned Community
and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
e-f) According to the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, the Southern Pacific Railroad
easement approximately 330 feet to the north of the project site is to be used as a
community trail; however, rail service may be re-established in the future.
g) The site is not close enough to any airport to need noise or hazard abatement
measures. The Southern Pacific Railway right of way approximately 330 feet north
of the site is disused and the tracks have been removed.
I
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their ( ) ( ) ( ) (,")
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, ( ) ( ) ( ) (,")
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ( ) ( ) (,/) ( )
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
Comments:
a) The project site is remnant, disturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub which is
considered potential San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat and California gnatcatcher
habitat. Protocol surveys have been conducted for both species with negative
results. The surveys also concluded that due to flood control measures and ongoing
surrounding development viable populations are unlikely to become reestablished.
b) There are no locally protected species on the site.
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c) The site is vegetated with Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, a plant community
that has limited and decreasing extent. This site however has been degraded as
habitat by past onsite road grading (visible in aerial photographs), flood control
measures on Day Creek and recent nearby development. The impact of the project
is therefore less than significant.
d) There is no riparian or wetland habitat on-site.
e) The project site is cut off from healthy, undisturbed Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage
Scrub by development and bands of non-native vegetation. It is not in a migration
corridor.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ( ) ( ) ( )
inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
Comments:
a-b) The project will not conflict with any energy conservation plans nor be wasteful.
c) The project site is located on the Day Creek alluvial fan, an area classified as a
Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ-2). An MRZ-2 zone contains deposits of known value
and marketability. However, the State Geologist has determined that the area is not
a Designated Area of available resources due to urbanization.
Issues and S~pporting Information Sources: Pote~iallyunless Than
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) ( ) (./)
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
C) The creation of any health hazard or potential ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
potential health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable ( ) ( ) ( ) ("')
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments:
a/c-d) There is no evidence of prior commercial or industrial uses. No evidence of
discarded drums, containers, hazardous wastes or discolored soils have been
observed. There was no indication of underground storage tanks or illegal dumping
of refuse on-site.
b) The tract map has been designed to accommodate emergency vehicles and is
accessible from two access points.
e) The site is not located in a fire hazard area.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Un~ess Than
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ) ('") ( )
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ) ("') ( )
Comments:
a) The project will increase noise in the general sense of replacing a vacant lot with a
tract of homes, but the relatively small size of the development ensures the increase
will be to less than significant levels. The project is consistent with other residential
uses nearby.
b) A noise study was performed on the site by Mestre Greve Associates (April 2000).
The study showed that the planned homes were suitably designed to maintain
interior noise levels below the 45 dB standard adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. However the study indicated the rear yards and rear facing second
floor balconies of the lots adjacent to Rochester Avenue and Base Line Road would
exceed the acceptable 65 dB noise level without sound barriers. The following
mitigation measures will reduce noise related impacts to less than significant.
5. The project must have a wall at least 5 % feet tall at the rear of any lots
adjacent to Rochester Avenue and Base Line Road.
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6. Rear second floor balconies of homes built on those lots must have solid
floors and five foot tall, noise suppressing surrounds.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P0tent[allyUnless Than
1'1. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) (v') )
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) (v') )
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) (~,) )
d). Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) (v') )
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
Comments:
a-e) The project is in an area originally zoned Medium Density residential. The City of
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan for services was based on the assumption this
parcel would have 8-14 dwellings per acre. The project site has since been
incorporated into the Victoria Community Plan and rezoned Low-Medium Density
residential. At this density of 4-8 dwellings per acre the impact on services will be
less than planned for. In fact, the project plans call for 5 - 6 dwellings per acre.
Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be
placed on the project. No mitigation is required.
Fire and Police protection - Additional protection will be required for the increased
population and number of homes. However, as the project requires fewer resources
than are accommodated within the General Plan, the impact is less than significant.
Schools - The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for schools
through the potential for increased population growth. Consistent with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Development Impact Fees established by
the school district the developer will pay all appropriate development impact fees.
Parks - The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for park and
recreation services through the potential for increased population growth.
Consistent with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Development
Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council the developer will pay all
appropriate development impact fees.
Public facilities -The proposed project will incrementally increase traffic on adjacent
streets. Consistent with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and
Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council the developer will
pay all appropriate development impact fees.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polentially unless Than
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS, Wouldthe
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ('/)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution ( ) ('/)
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) (v')
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) (v')
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) (v')
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) (v')
Comments:
a-g) The project will include the construction of 77 new s~ngle family residences. The
proposed development will extend as necessary existing systems and utilities
available in the immediate area. The proposed project will not require major
modifications or alterations to the existing utility systems.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ('") ( )
Comments:
a-b) The surrounding area is developed and includes other residential neighborhoods.
The proposed housing development will blend with existing surroundings.
c) The project will create new light and glare as the site is currently vacant. Low
pressure sodium vapor lights should be used to minimize excess glare while
creating safe lighting conditions. Landscaping will be in accordance with City
landscaping requirements for residential neighborhoods and will buffer the site. The
impact is not considered significant.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Urlless Than
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) (,,')
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) (,,')
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) (,,')
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change, ( ) (,,')
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within ( ) (v')
the potential impact area?
Comments:
a-e) The site is on an alluvial fan, an environment not generally associated with fossils.
An archeological survey performed for the Victoria Community Plan showed very
little likelihood that any archeological sites are in the area. As the site is relatively
small, vacant, and has been previously disturbed, the likelihood of affecting
historical or cultural resources is minimal and impacts are not considered
significant.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
15. RECREATION. Would the proposah
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for park and recreation
services through population growth. The project is consistent with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and the developer will pay the appropriate fees
in accordance with Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City
Council.
b) There is no impact to existing recreational opportunities as the site and property
surrounding the project area is designated for residential development and flood
control related to the Cucamonga Creek Channel.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyUnless Than
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the ( ) ( ) ( )
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential ( ( ) ( ) (v')
to achieve shod-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A shod-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that ( ( ) (,") ( )
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have ( ( ) ( )
environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) The project site does not contain Natural Resources as identified on Figure V-3 of
the General Plan. Additionally, the site does not contain any Coastal Sage Scrub,
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, or Delhi-Sands flowering-loving fly habitat. No
sensitive species were detected on-site and it is unlikely any will move on to the site
due to the lack of natural habitat.
b) During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be emitted from grading
· the site. Nonetheless, dust emissions could be sufficient to warrant the use of water or
other dust palliatives at this site. Sources of emissions during this phase include
exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust
generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed
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surfaces. NOx and PM~0 levels may be exceeded dudng this phase. A Mitigation
Monitoring Plan was adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map.
Implementation of mitigation measures associated with approval of the map will
reduce impacts to less than significant.
c) The developer is required to pay development impact fees established by the City
Council, the rates of which have been set to mitigate the potential impacts to fire
protection service, police protection services, parks and recreational facilities, and
other governmental services to less than significant. To the extent the project may
impact utility resources provided by private utility companies, potential impacts upon
such services will be mitigated by payment of rates and fees set by each utility
agency. The project will also pay transportation impact fees to mitigate incremental
impacts to the traffic system.
d) The proposed project on three-acres would not cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly. The site is located in an residential area '
along Carnelian Street. Mitigation measures are included in a mitigation monitoring
plan adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted in March 1998.
Therefore impacts are less than significant.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500
Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
STUDIES CITED
(,") California Gnatcatcher Survey, November 12, 1999 - March 3, 2000
(LSA Associates for Rancho Cucamonga)
(,,') Noise Analysis for Tentative Tract 16051, City of Rancho Cucamonga (Report
#00-91). April 7, 2000, Mestre Greve associates for Richmond American Homes.
(,") San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat Survey, December 27, 1999 - January 2, 2000
(LSA Associates for Rancho Cucamonga)
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further. I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid
the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects
would occur.
Pdnt Name and lrde: _/'bo~w-~ P, ~,¢.,,,/~ J .-<~. ,r~[¢)- /,~A,~,~
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Tentative Tract 16051 and Development Review 99-48
Public Review Period Closes: May 10, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Richmond American Homes
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
Rochester Avenue - APN: 227-091-45.
Project Description: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16051 - RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES - A residential
subdivision and design review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 77 single family lots on 15.63
acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Victoria Community
Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding am included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
May 10, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 16051, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 77 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
ON 15.63 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) WITHIN THE VICTORIA
COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASE
LINE ROAD AND ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 227-091-45.
A. Recitals.
1. Richmond American Homes has filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract
Map 16051, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public headng on
the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at the northeast comer of Base Line
Road and Rochester Avenue, with a street frontage of 863 feet on Base Line Road and 796 feet on
Rochester Avenue and is presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant and currently being utilized by
the City as a maintenance storage yard. The property is bounded by Base Line Road to the south
and Rochester Avenue to the west. The property to the east is the Southern California Edison Utility
Corridor.
c. The application contemplates a residential subdivision of 77 single-family
residential lots on 15.63 acres of land within the Low-Medium Residential District of the Victoda
Community Plan; and
d. The project will comply with all applicable provisions of the Low-Medium Residential
Distdct of the Victoria Community Plan, including minimum lot size, minimum lot average, lot width,
lot depth, height limitations, setbacks, and pdvate open space. The lots average 6,563 square feet,
which exceeds the minimum lot average of 5,000 square feet. The project complies with minimum
lot depth of 90 feet and minimum lot width of 50 feet.
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and
2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any
applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all wdtten and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Furlher, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public headng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Plannin.q Division
1)Tract boundary walls, along Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue,
shall be the Victoria theme walls with decorative columns and caps.
2) Prior to grading permits, the applicant shall obtain written permission
from the property owners for off-site grading of their property along the
north and east project boundary.
En,qineerin~ Division
1) Provide replacement commercial vehicle access to property north of
this subdivision. A drive approach on Rochester Avenue and
necessary grading to match existing conditions shall be required, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2) Perimeter walls and/or toes of slopes shall be located behind
intersection Lines of Sight. This applies in particular to Lot 1, which
backs onto Rochester Avenue.
3) Provide 200-foot dght turn lanes on Base Line Road for westbound
traffic for "E" Street and Rochester Avenue.
4) The existing Base Line Road median shall be landscaped from east of
Rochester Avenue to approximately 380 feet east from the southerly
projection of the easterly tract boundary, per City Standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost for
median landscaping from future development as it occurs on the
opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to submit said
reimbursement agreement within six months of the landscape
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
5) Relocate and/or modi~ the traffic signal at the northeast comer of Base
Line Road and Rochester Avenue as needed, to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
6) Within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) areas, landscaping
shall be installed according to current City standards, similar to the
landscaping installed with Tract 14534 to the north.
7) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical
except 66 KY) on the project side of Rochester Avenue shall be
undergrounded from the first pole on the south side of Base Line Road
to the first pole north of the northerly tract boundary, pdor to public
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improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. City
shall provide a portion of collected monies from the developer to the
west, Tract 13281, paid for as an in-lieu fee for future undergrounding
of said overhead utilities.
8) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical
except 66KV) on the project side of Base Line Road shall be
undergrounded from the first pole on the west side of Rochester
Avenue to approximately 380 feet east from the eastedy tract bounda~,
prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever
occurs first. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement
to recover one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding from
future development as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If
the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement within
six months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all
rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
9) Sidewalks on local streets shall be property line adjacent. Provide a
landscape buffer between sidewalks and corner side yard walls as
required by the Planning Division. If retaining walls are allowed,
adjacent to sidewalks, the sidewalk shall be 5 feet wide.
10) Vacation of the existing public right-of-way on the east side of
Rochester Avenue shall be processed, approved and recorded prior to
the approval of the final Tract Map.
11) Lot "A" should be removed and be a part of Lots 56 and 57.
Environmental Mitiqation Measures
Air Quality
Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation including grading
and equipment exhaust as it is used on-site. Major sources of emissions
during this phase include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and
equipment, and fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehicles
and equipment traveling over exposed surfaces, as well as soil disturbances
by grade/fill. NOx and PM~o levels will be exceeded on a daily basis during
construction. The following mitigation measures will be required to reduce
impacts to a less-than significant level:
1) The Construction Contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on Iow-emission factors and high-energy efficiency.
The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2) The Construction Contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
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3) The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use. During smog season (May through October), the overall
length of the construction period should be extended; thereby,
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles
and equipment operating at the same time.
4) The Construction Contractor shall support and encourage dale-sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
5) Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below:
a) During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and
to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
b) During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15
miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed;
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pickup of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed
so that dust generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or
construction debris to or from the site shall be tarped from the
point of origin.
6) The Construction Contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high-volume Iow-pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coating applications such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
Noise
1) To mitigate traffic noise to "safe" levels, a minimum 5Y~foot high wall
be constructed along both Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue
(Lots 1-22) along the top of the proposed streetscape berms and/or
slopes.
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2) All second floor balconies of homes built on Lots 1-22 will require solid
floors and 5-foot tall, noise suppressing surrounds.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: TT16051 and DR 99-48
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be repoded.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible 'guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City depadment shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
pedorming monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented,
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) '
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period Of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior
to the issuance of building permits.
I:~FINAL\CEQA\MMP Form-rev.wpd
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: TT16051 and DR 99-48 Applicant: Richmond American
Initial Study Prepared by: Nancy Fer.quson Date: April 19, 2000
The construction contractor shall select the CP/BO C Review/approve A 2
construction equipment used on-site based on Iow final report
emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure the construction
grading plans include a statement that all construction
equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's specifications.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or CP/BO C Review/approve A 2
clean alternative fuel powered equipment where final report
feasible.
. . Review/approve A 2
The construction contractor shall support and CP/BO C
· encourage ride-sharing and transit incentives for the final report
.~.~ ~ construction crew.
[The construction contractor shall ensure that CP/BO B Review/approve C 2
'.construction-grading plans include a statement that final report
work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
The construction contractor shall ensure that all bare CP/BO C Review/approve A 2
final report
ground surfaces will be sprayed with water or other
acceptable dust pallatives to minimize wind erosion
and fugitive dust emissions.
Review/approve A 2
The construction contractor shall utilize pre-coated CP/BO C final report
building materials, where possible, and iow-emission
application methods. ~,,~,~,~ ~ ~; ~ ~ t ~,~?~ ~ ~?
The project must have a wall at least 5 % feet tall at the CP BID Review/approve I 2
rear of any lots adjacent to Rochester Avenue and Base final report
Line Road.
Rear second floor balconies of homes built on those lots CP BID Review/approve CIA 2
must have solid floors and five foot tall, noise final report
suppressing surrounds.
Key to Checklist Abbreviation,,
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Pranner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout ConstnJction C - Plan Chec~ 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or desfgnee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports / Studies / Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Tentative Tract 16051 and Development Review 99-48
SUBJECT: 78 Lot Subdivision
APPLICANT: Richmond American
LOCATION: NEC Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, I
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all I
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning I
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building I
permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval.
No extensions are allowed.
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C, Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations and the Victoria Community Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all __1__ __
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance~
4. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
5. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
6. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restri(~tions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the I__ __
equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met.
Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the
necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to
the CC&Rs.
7. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the I
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
8. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of __1__1__
all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double I I__
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining ~roperty owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing wails/fences
along the project's perimeter.
11. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each __1__1__
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two %-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
12. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. I__1__
13. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link __1__1
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
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14. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
16. Where rock cobbie is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
E. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-
gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover.
In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall
also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and
shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope p~anting
required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the
developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units,
an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required. This
requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on I I
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, __1 I
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of __1 I
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the __1__1__
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of intedor noise
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attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of __1__1__
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
G. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and __1__1__
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: __1__1__
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils __1__ __
report. Architect's/EngineeFs stamp and "we~' signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. I
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
I. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
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Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3.Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4.Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
J. New Structures
1. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2.A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3.A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The __1 I
developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced,
participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a
fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the
developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b) __1__1__
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department / /-
personnel prior to water plan approval.
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b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants __/__ __
shall be conducted by the buildeddeveloper and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed,
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to
final inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. __
b. Other: See Ordinance 32 for Dead End/Cul de Sac requirements. __
8. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. __
9. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards. ____ I__
10. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet,
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
11. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
X $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
*Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. I
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are I
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. __1 __ __
N, Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be
lifted from flame or track in any manner.
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Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
P. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number:
(909) 941-1488.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 99-48 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 16051, IN THE LOW-MEDIUM
DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE VICTORIA
COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASE
LINE ROAD AND ROHESTER AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 227-091-45
A. Recitals.
1. Richmond Amedcan homes has filed an application for the Development Review of Tract
16051, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a
meeting to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. The proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
c. The proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The project will comply with all applicable provisions of the Low-Medium Residential
District of the Victoria Community Plan, including minimum lot size, minimum lot average, lot width
and lot depth, height limitations, setbacks, and private open space. The project will subdivide15.63
acres of land into 77 single-family lots, averaging 6,563 square feet per lot, which exceeds the
minimum lot average of 4,000 square feet. The project complies with minimum lot depth of 90 feet
and minimum lot width of 50 feet. The project complies with the 50-foot building setback from Base
Line Road, including a 25-foot parkway and 38-40 foot building setback from Rochester Avenue,
including a 19-20 foot parkway. The dwelling units will not exceed 35 feet in height and meet the
side yard setback of 5 feet minimum one side; 10 feet combined both sides; rear yard setback of 15
feet, 25 feet if lot rears onto an arterial road; and front yard setback of 10 feet for side entry garage
and 18 feet setback for front entry garage; and
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e. The proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
f. The development of the proposed project would not have a significant impact on
the environment.
3. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all wdtten and oral repods included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to ttie provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff repods and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5 (c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this referenCe.
Planning Division
1) All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 16051 shall apply.
2) All retaining walls exposed to public view shall all be treated with a
decorative exterior finish or be composed of a decorative block
material.
3) Garden and retaining walls extending into front setbacks shall have a
decorative cap and an end pilaster or "square block" to provide
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4) Continue wainscot siding treatment on house plans 1C & 2C, around
to side elevations up to interior retum walls or logical end!ng.
5) Provide corbel detail to both second floor windows, on rear enhanced
elevations on house plans I & 2.
6) Provide a minimum 5-foot setback between fencing on all comer side
yards and sidewalks.
7) All proposed stucco trim surrounds on windows shall be of high-density
foam.
8) On house plans lA and lB, provide additional detail to the eaves to
include double wood fascia trim (in areas where gutters are not
proposed).
9) The proposed dwelling unit on Lot 17 shall maintain a minimum side
yard setback of 5/10 feet.
10) The proposed dwelling unit on Lot 77 shall maintain a minimum rear
yard set back of 25 feet from the property line.
11) Provide recreational vehicle storage within a minimum 12 foot
unobstructed side yard on at least 20 percent of the lots as required by
the Victoria Community Plan (Ordinance 287).
12) All lots with slopes or retaining walls in the rear yards, shall maintain a
minimum 15 feet of flat useable rear yard area, between the house and
top or toe of non-retained slope bank or to a retaining wall.
13) Vary wall setbacks on Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue per page
156 of the Victoria Community Plan. Minimum wall setbacks shall be
25 feet on Base Line Road and 18 feet on Rochester Avenue, as
measured from ultimate curb face.
14) Building setback shall be 50 feet minimum from Base Line Road and 38
feet minimum from Rochester Avenue, as measured from ultimate curb
face.
Engineering Division
1) All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 16051 shall apply.
Environmental Mitiqation Measures
Air Quality
Air quality impacts may occur during the site preparation including grading
and equipment exhaust as it is used on-site. Major sources of emissions
during this phase include exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and
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equipment, and fugitive dust generated as a result of construction vehicles
and equipment traveling over exposed surfaces, as well as soil disturbances
by grade/filL NOx and PM~0 levels will be exceeded on a daily basis during
construction. The following mitigation measures will be required to reduce
impacts to a less-than significant level:
1) The Construction Contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on iow-emission factors and high-energy efficiency.
The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
2) The Construction Contractor shall utilize electric or diesel-powered
equipment in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible.
3) The Construction Contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment ~/nen
not in use. During smog season (May through October), the overall
length of the construction period should be extended; thereby,
decreasing the size of the area prepared each day, to minimize vehicles
and equipment operating at the same time.
4) The Construction Contractor shall suppod and encourage ride-sharing
and transit incentives for the construction crew.
5) Dust generated by the development activities shall be retained on site
and kept to a minimum by following the dust control measures listed
below:
a) During cleating, grading, eadh moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or sprinkler
systems shall be used to prevent dust from leaving the site and
to create a crust after each day's activities cease.
b) Dudng construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be
used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to
prevent dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would
include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after
work is completed for the day, and whenever wind exceeds 15
miles per hour.
c) After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation is completed;
the entire area of disturbed soil shall be treated immediately by
pickup of the soil until the area is paved or otherwise developed
so that dust generation will not occur.
d) Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept
moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
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e) Trucks transporting soil, sand, cut or fill materials and/or
construction debris to or from the site shali be tarped from the
point of origin.
6) The Construction Contractor shall utilize, as much as possible, pre-
coated natural colored building materials, water-based or Iow-VOC
coating, and coating transfer or spray equipment with high transfer
efficiency, such as high-volume Iow-pressure (HVLP) spray method, or
manual coating applications such as paint brush, hand roller, trowel,
spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge.
Noise
1) To mitigate traffic noise to "safe" levels, a minimum 5%-foot high wall
be constructed along both Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue
(Lots 1-22) along the top of the proposed streetscape berms and/or
slopes.
2) All second floor balconies of homes built on Lots 1-22 will require solid
floors and 5-foot tall, noise suppressing surrounds.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of May
2000 by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: TT16051 and DR 99-48
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Ddve
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after wdtten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required pedod of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall Provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director pdor
to the issuance of building permits.
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: TT16051 and DR 99-48 Applicant: Richmond American
Initial Study Prepared by: Nancy Ferguson Date: April 19, 2000
The construction contractor shall select the CP/BO C Review/approve 2
construction equipment used on-site based on Iow final report
emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure the construction
grading plans include a statement that all construction
equipment will be tuned and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The constructiori contractor shall utilize electric or CP/BO C Review/approve A 2
clean alternative fuel powered equipment where final report
' feasible.
Review/approve A 2
The construction contractor shall support and CP/BO C final report
~ encourage ride-sharing and transit incentives for the
.~ construction crew.
The construction contractor shall ensure that CP/BO B Review/approve C 2
construction-grading plans include a statement that final report
work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
The construction contractor shall ensure that all bare CP/BO C Review/approve A 2
final report
ground surfaces will be sprayed with water or other
acceptable dust pallatives to minimize wind erosion
and fugitive dust emissions.
Review/approve A 2
The construction contractor shall utilize pre-coated CP/BO C final report
building materials, where possible, and Iow-emission
The project must have a wall at least 5 % feet tall at the CP ~,eview/approve C/A 2
rear of any lots adjacent to Rochester Avenue and Base final report
Line Road.
CP BID Review/approve CIA 2
Rear second floor balconies of homes built on those lots final report
must have solid floors and five foot tall, noise
suppressing surrounds.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
ODD - Community Development Director A - W~h Each New Development A - On-site Inspection 1 - W'~hhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE[ - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO - Building Official or designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports I Studies / Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC - Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Tentative Tract 16051 and Development Review 99-48
SUBJECT: 78 Lot Subdivision
APPLICANT: Richmond American
LOCATION: NEC Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, I I__
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all I /__
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map o'r tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning I I__
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building I I__
permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval.
No extensions are allowed.
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Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colom, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations and the Victoria Community Specific Plan.
2.Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with ail sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
4.Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
5.All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
6. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the
equine animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met.
Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the
necessity of appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to
the CC&Rs.
7. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Division a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
8. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of
all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
10. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double
wall condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the
adjoining property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all
contiguous property owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences
along the project's perimeter.
11. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two %-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
12. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
13. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link __1__1__
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
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14. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. __ I__ __
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. __ I__ __
16. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
E. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-
gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover.
In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall
also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and
shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting
required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the
developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be I
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units,
an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required. This I
requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be I
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
×eriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
F. Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
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attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
G. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and I
location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit four complete sets of plans including the following: __1__ __
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., 'I-I' #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) cleady identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation I
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
I. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be __ __1__
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the
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Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to I
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday __1__ __
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
J. New Structures
1. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions. ____ I__
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City I
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. ^ soits report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to I
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the __1__
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. __
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The
developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced
participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities Distdct (CFD) for the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a
fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the
developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs.
2.Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix Ill-A, 3, (b)
(increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the buildeddeveloper and witnessed by fire department
personnel pdor to water plan approval.
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b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants
shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed,
flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e.,
lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department
personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required
hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-
inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to
meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands
and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to
final inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply w!th the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
b. Other: See Ordinance 32 for Dead End/Cul de Sac requirements.
8. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus.
9. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards.
10. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet,
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
11. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows:
X $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
*Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doore.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are
within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be
used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. __ I__
N. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be I
lifted from frame or track in any manner.
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O. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
P. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number:
(909) 941-1488.
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SlaffReport
DATE: May 10, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Phillip Verbera, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: CONDITION MODIFICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC., (WALGREENS) - A request to
modify the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of overhead
utilities for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow
construction and operation of a 16,170 square foot drive-thru pharmacy on
1.15 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on
the southeast corner of Carnelian and 19th Streets - APN 202-541-60
BACKGROUND:
The Commission reviewed the condition modification and project undergrounding of
overhead utilities at their meeting on April 26, 2000. The Commission neither approved
nor denied the modification, and the Commission continued the item to May 10, 2000.
The Commission directed staff to continue working with the Developer and utility
companies involved to obtain additional information and details of their required street
or intersection closures for the undergrounding work. At the time of this writing, staff
has not completed or received complete details or information to list the details
requested by the Commission. Staff will present orally any new details it receives at the
May 10, 2000, Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is not making a recommendation, only providing any additional details regarding
street closures for any undergrounding of the overhead utilities. Attached are both a
ITEM B
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CUP 99-10- EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC
May 10, 2000
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Resolution modifying the condition to pay an in-lieu fee instead of undergrounding and a
Resolution of denial of the request and the project's staff report from the last
Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Senior Civil Engineer
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Attachments: Resolution of Denial
Resolution of Modification
April 26, 2000, Staff Report with attachments
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DENYING A
REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION OF A CONDITION OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-10, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CARNELIAN AND 19TH STREETS IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 202-541-60
A. Recitals.
1. On March 21, 2000, a request was filed by Evergreen Devco, Inc., to modify the
condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines on Carnelian
Street from the first pole north of 19th Street to the first pole south of the project's south property
line. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject request for a modification of a condition of
approval is referred to as "the Application" and Evergreen Devco, Inc., is referred to as "the
Applicant."
2. On July 14, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 99-67, thereby
approving, subject to specified conditions, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-10, which provides for
the construction and operation of a drive-thru pharmacy on 1.15 acres of land within the
Neighborhood Commercial District.
3. On April 26, and continued to May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public hearing on Apdl 26, and continued to May 10, 2000, including written and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The requirement to underground the existing overhead utility lines on Carnelian
Street from the first pole north of the 19th Street to the first pole south of the project's south
property line, is consistent with current Planr)ing Commission policy (Resolution No. 87-96) and
is necessary to promote a more aesthetic and desirable working and living environment within
the City; and
b. The current policy applies universally to all applications for development within
the City; and
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Page 2
c. The applicant had full knowledge and disclosure of the recommended condition
prior to the City Planning Commission's approval of the application; and
d. The applicant made no attempt to timely appeal the condition following the City
Planning Commission's approval.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the
above-referenced public headng and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraph 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The deletion of the condition to underground the overhead utility lines on
Carnelian Street would not be consistent with City policy (Planning Condition Resolution
No. 87-96); and
b. To modify the condition and replace the actual undergrounding with an in-lieu
fee would not be consistent with the City's goal of promoting an aesthetic and desirable working
and living environment within the City.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby denies the requested condition modification and reaffirms Resolution
Nos. 99-67 and 87-96.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution,
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MODIFYING
A CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
99-10, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CARNELIAN
AND 19TH STREETS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 202-541-60
A. Recitals.
1. On March 21, 2000, a request was filed by Evergreen Devco, Inc., to modify the
condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of existing overhead utility lines on Camelian
Street from the first pole north of 19th Street to the first pole south of the project's south property
line. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject request for a modification of a condition of
approval is referred to as "the Application" and Evergreen Devco, Inc., is referred to as "the
Applicant"
2. On July 14, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 99-67, thereby
approving, subject to specified conditions, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-10, which provides for
the construction and operation of a drive-thru pharmacy on 1.15 acres of land within the
Neighborhood Commercial District.
$. On April 26, and continued to May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A., of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above-
referenced public hearing on Apd126, and continued to May 10, 2000, including wdtten and oral
staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The removal of the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of the
existing overhead utility lines on Carnelian Street fronting and adjacent to the project site will not
cause significant inconsistencies with current City policies; and
b. The removal of the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities is not likely to cause public health and safety problems; and
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CUP 99-10- EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
May 10, 2000
Page 2
c. Modifying the condition of approval from requiring the undergrounding to
having the applicant pay an in-lieu fee to the City for the cost of undergrounding is consistent
with City policy, Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraph 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That Conditional Use Permit No. 99-10 is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and specific plans; and
b. The deletion of the condition to underground the overhead utility lines on
Carnelian Street complies with certain circumstances of and is in compliance with City policy;
and
c. The modification of the condition to underground and require that the applicant
pay an in-lieu fee is in compliance with City policy; and
d. Deleting and modifying the undergrounding conditions will not likely cause
serious public health and safety problems.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph 1, 2, and 3 above,
this Commission hereby approves the requested condition modification and reaffirms Resolution
Nos. 87-97 and 99-67 subject to this approval and paragraph 5 below.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraph 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby modifies Resolution No. 99-67 by changing condition noted on
paragraph B.5 - Engineering Division item No. 4) to read as follows:
4) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for 66 kV Electrical) on the project side of Carnelian Street
shall be paid prior to the issuance of the building permits. The fee
shall be the full amount of the City-adopted unit cost times the
length from the center of 19th Street to the southerly project
boundary. The applicant may request a reimbursement agreement
to recover one-half the City-adopted cost for undergrounding from
future development (redevelopment) as it occurs on the opposite
side of the street. If the applicant fails to submit for said
reimbursement agreement within six months of the project's
required public improvements (offsite) being accepted by the City,
all dghts of the applicant to reimbursements shall terminate.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
May 10, 2000
Page 3
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Bullet, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the lOth day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
R A N C HO C U C A M O N G A
StaffRe rt
DATE: April 26, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Phillip Verbera, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: CONDITION MODIFICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC., (WALGREENS) - A request to
modify the condition of approval requiring the undergrounding of overhead
utilities for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow
construction and operation of a 16,170 square foot drive-thru pharmacy on
1.15 acres of land in the Neighborhood Commercial District, located on
the southeast corner of Carnelian and 19th Streets- APN 202-541-60
BACKGROUND:
This project, the construction and operation of a drive-thru pharmacy, was approved by
the Planning Commission on July 14, 1999. The Planning Commission's Resolution of
Approval No. 99-67 is attached as Exhibit "A." As established City Policy, this
development is required to complete the undergrounding of existing overhead electrical
and telephone lines on Carnelian Street fronting and adjacent to the project site. This is
specifically noted on Paragraph B.5, Engineering Division Item No. 4 on the attached
resolution, Exhibit "A." An Overhead Utili.ty Plan showing existing utilities is attached as
Exhibit "B."
CONDITION MODIFICATION:
The applicant has requested that the City modify or eliminate the condition of approval
requiring the undergrounding of the existing overhead utility lines on Carnelian Street.
The applicant's request letter, with attachments 1, 2 and 3, is attached as Exhibit "C."
The applicant contends that under certain circumstances the Planning Commission may
decide to have the developer pay an in-lieu fee instead of actually undergrounding the
utilities. Staff is in concurrence with this, as this option is noted on the City policy for
undergrounding, Planning Commission Resolution No; 87-96 and paragraph 1.b. The
resolution is attached as Exhibit "D."
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
CUP 99-10- EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC
April 26, 2000
Page 2
ANALYSIS:
The applicant's request letter lists four items they believe are circumstances that would
warrant the Planning Commission to modify the undergrounding condition to an in-lieu
fee amount. Staff has reviewed those items in regard to the Policy Resolution and
offers the following clarifications and comments:
Item #1 - Yes, the property frontage is less than three hundred feet measured to the
centerline of 19th Street. However, the Policy Resolu, tion relates to the
actual length of undergrounding as being short if it is less than 300 feet
and not to the length of frontage. In this case, the project is required to
underground from the first pole north of 19th Street to the first pole south of
the southerly project property line an approximate length of 465 feet.
Therefore, Item # 1 does not directly comply with the intent and
circumstances listed in the Policy Resolution for deciding on an in-lieu fee
instead of requiring the undergrounding of the lines.
Item #2- Utility lines are not undergrounded adjacent to site. Staff is in
concurrence, this is a fact and a circumstance noted in the Policy
Resolution for use by the Planning Commission in making its decision to
require undergrounding. However, this circumstance is included as a
stipulation that goes along or together with the above noted Item #1 as
written, "...(less than 300 feet and not undergrounded adjacent)...." This
circumstance alone may not be cause to modify the undergrounding
decision but should be incorporated and considered as a part of Item #1
above.
Items #3 and ~4 - Staff has included two utility company letters submitted with the
applicant's request letter (Exhibit "C") as Attachment No. 3. The utility
letters address the Policy Resolution and circumstance related to "heavy
concentration of services" and "disruption to existing improvement." The
two letters are included for the Commission's information and possible use
in deciding the applicant's request.
The applicant's request letter also asks for consideration of the analogy being made that
the telephone trunk lines should be considered as equivalent of a 66 KV electrical line.
This may then become a circumstance that the undergrounding Policy Resolution lists
as an exception to undergrounding, Paragraph 4 of the Resolution. Staff will only state
that in the past telephone trunk lines have not normally been exempted from
undergrounding by being considered equivalent to a 66 KV electrical line. The analogy
is being noted for the Commission's consideration.
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CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC
April 26, 2000
Page 3
CORRESPONDENCE:
This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners
within a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is not making a recommendation, only providing a review of the applicant's
request. Attached are both a Resolution modifying the condition to pay an in-lieu fee
instead of undergrounding and a Resolution of denial of the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan James ~
Senior Civil Engineer
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Attachments: Exhibit "A"- Resolution No. 99-67 (Approving CUP 99-10)
Exhibit "B" - Overhead Utility Plan
Exhibit "C" - Letter from Applicant
Exhibit "D" - Resolution No. 87-96 (Undergrounding Policy)
Resolution of Denial
Resolution of Modification
RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 99-10 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
A 16,170 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY ON 1.15 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CARNELIAN AND 19TH STREETS, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 202-541-60.
A. Recitals.
1. Evergreen Devco, Inc. has filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit
No. 99-10, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 14th day of July 1999, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set fodh in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on July 14, 1999, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commissipn hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southeast corner of Carnelian and
19th Streets with a street frontage of 169,35 feet and a lot depth of 241 feet, and is presently
improved with a 5,000 square foot bank building with drive-thru; and
b. The properties to the north and west of the subject site are improved with a
commercial center, the properties to the south and east consist of a shopping center; and
c. The project, with the exception of parking and landscaping complies with all
minimum development City standards; and
d. The proposed design incorporates many architectural and landscape design
elements consistent with the Development Code objectives to provide compatible building
elevations.
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CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 14, 1999
Page 2
31 Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs I and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment
for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference,
based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, fudher, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that WiJl result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable leve!..~y imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approva,.!;
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidenc~ contained in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set fodh in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3,.and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planninq Division
1) The developer shall provide additional shrubs on the north side of the
retaining wall:~long 19th Street.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 14, 1999
Page 3
2) All roof- and ground-mounted equil~ment shall be fully screened from
surrounding properly and public rights-of-way. This may require
increased parapet height given the natural climb in local terrain to the
north.
3) No outdoor storage of materialslmerchandise is permitted, including
temporary storage in staging area on south side of building. The
garden center is not considered outdoor storage so long as the above
noted enhancements are provided.
4) All building materials and colors shall match the existing center.
5) Tree Removal Permit No. 99-17 is approved subject to replacement of
trees at a one-to-one ratio. All removed trees shall be replaced at a
one-to-one ratio with the largest nursery grown stock available as
determined by the City Planner.
6) All signs shall be designed to conform to the shopping center's Uniform
Sign Program.
Enqineerinq Division
1) The developer is required to process a Certificate of Compliance
(No. 445) for a lot line adjustment between APNs: 202-541-58 and 60.
The lot line adjustment shall be recorded, prior to issuance of a
building permit,
2) Dedicate additional street right-of-way along Carnelian Street frontage
sufficient so that the City can, in the future, install right turn lane for the
19th Street intersection (per Standard Plan No. 119), relocate
conflicting tra~c signal poles and upgrade access ramp(s). Provide a
minimum right-of-way of 7 feet measured from the ultimate face of curb
and a corner cut-off for a 35-foot curb return, per Standard Plan No's.
100-b and 102, ,, This offer of dedication shall be made and approved,
prior to the approval of Lot Line Adjustment No. 445 and the issuance
of building permits.
3) Dedicate additional street right-of-way along 19th Street for a future
bus bay (per Standard Plan No. 119). Provide a minimum of 7 feet
measured from the ultimate face of curb. Said right-of-way shall
extend to the existing project driveway in the event future development
within the center warrants a right turn lane into the center. These
offers of dedication shall be made and approved, prior to the approval
of Lot Line adjustment No. 445 and the issuance of building permits.
-- 4) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66kV electrical) on the project side of Carnelian Street
shall be under grounded from the first pole north of 19th Street to the
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 14, 1999
Page 4
first pole south of the project's south property line, prior to public
improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. All
services crossing Carnelian Street within the project under grounding
limits shall be undergrounded at the same time.
5) A signed consent and waiver to join the appropriate landscape and
lighting maintenance districts shall be filed with the City Engineer, prior
to the issuance of building permits.
6) Improvements exist at the southeast corner of Carnelian and
19th Streets, but some do not meet current standards since the center
was constructed, prior to City incorporation. To meet the Federal
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design and construction
requirements for accessibility, the center's northerly'drive approach on
Carnelian Street shall be reconstructed per Standard Plan No. 101,
Type C. If necessary, a sidewalk easement shall be dedicated as
required and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7) Install 16000 lumen HPSV street light along the Carnelian Street
frontage of the project parcel. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid
to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new street
lights for the first six months of operation, prior to building permit
issuance.
8) If addi.tional street trees are necessary, they shall conform to the
"Conditional Use Permit 99-10 Street' Tree Require~nent Form," dated
May 18, 1999, on file in the office of the City Engineer.
9) Public right-of-way improvements adjacent to and fronting the project
site shall be protected in-place and replaced as required above to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows:
a) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney, guaranteeing
completion of the required improvements, prior to the issuance
of building permits.
b) Provide Street Improvement Plans, prepared by a registered Civil
engineer, for the required off-site public improvements.
Processing and plan check fees will be required.
c) Prior to any work being performed in the street right-of-way, fees
shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the
office of the City Engineer. ::
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 14, 1999
Page 5
Environmental Mitiqation Measures
1) In order to reduce the parking demand for the new drive-thru
pharmacy, the proposed 3,500 square foot basement shall only be
used for storage purposes.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF JULY 1999.
PLANNING CO~vlMISSION OF THE CITY OF FbANCHO CUCAMONGA
v / Lar~l". McNiel, Chairman
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 14th day of July 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERIN0, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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EVERGREEN
DEVCO, INC.
March 14, 2000
Via Federal Express
Mr. Dan James
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Dri3,e
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Re: Walgreens Drug Store - SEC 19~h & Carnelian
Undergrounding
Dear Dan:
Thanks again for taking the time to speak with Sharon Douglas, Morrie
Brightbill and me earlier this week about the undergrounding for this project.
As per our conversation, 1 am writing to request that the Plarming Commission
modify or eliminate Engineering Division Stipulation No. 4 of Resolution No. 99-67
(attachment no. 1) by way of the guidelines established in Resolution 87-96 (attachment
no. 2). This Engineering Stipulation requires that Evergreen complete the
undergrounding of existing electrical and telephone lines in Carnelian Street adjacent to
our project.
Resolution No. 87-96 states that there are 'certain circumstances under which the
Planning Commission may decide that undergrounding is impractical and may instead
require payment of an in-lieu of fee for the frontage of the property. Based on our
research of the work necessary to complete the undergrounding, I believe we meet the
circumstances described in Resolution No. 87-96 as follows:
1. The property frontage to the centerline of 19~h Street is less than three
hundred (300) feet.
2. The electrical and telephone lines are not undergrounded adjacent to our
project (north or south).
3. There is a heavy concentration of services to other users which include
four street!crossings.
4. The undergrounding work would cause a disruption of telephone
services to 'existing users and could require up to six months to complete,
and the electrical work would require closing the intersection of 19th
Street and Carnelian.
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Additionally, both the Engineering Stipulation and Resolution No. 87-96 state
that 66kv or larger electrical lines do not need to be placed underground. This
particular project involves a 1,500 pair main telephone trunk line which is the telephone
equivalent of a 66kv or larger electrical line. Therefore, an analogy can be made that if
the undergrounding of 66k~, or larger electrical lines is too costly and unreasonable a
requirement for a project, t~3e same conclusion can be drawn with respect to a 1,500 pair
main telephone trunk line.
I have included copies of letters received from Southern California Edison and
GTE Network Services (attachment no. 3) documenting the extraordinary amount of
work involved in completing this undergrounding. The cost to complete this work will
be nearly one-third the cost to construct our building which seems to be a
disproportionate burden on this particular project. Further, the utility companies, by
their letters, are discouraging the completion of this work.
Thanks again for working with us. Please let me know if there is any additional
information I can or should 9rovide that might help our case.
Sincerely,
Heather Balzer
Evergreen Devco, Inc.
enclosures
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
NO.
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 14, 1999
age 3
2) All roof- and ground-mounted equipment shall be fully screened from
surrounding property and public rights-of-way. This may require
increased parapet height given the natural climb in local terrain to the
north.
No outdoor r~torage of materials/merchandise is permitted, including
temporary storage in staging area on south side of building. The
garden center is not considered outdoor storage so long as the above.
noted enhancements are provided.
4) All building materials and colors shall match the existing center.
5) Tree Removal Permit No. 99-17 is approved subject to replacement of
trees at a one-to-one ratio. All removed trees shall be replaced at a
one-to-one ratio with the largest nursery grown stock available as
determined by the City Planner.
6) All signs shall be designed to conform to the shopping center's Uniform
Sign Program.
Enqineerinq Division
v!/)" The developer is required to process a Certificate of Compliance
(No. 4,45) for a lot line adjustment between APNs: 202-541-58 and 60.
The lot line adjustment shall be recorded, prior to issuance of a
building permit·
Dedicate additional street right-of-way along Carnelian Street frontage
sufficient so that the City can, in the future, install right turn lane for the
19th Street intersection (per Standard Plan No. 119), relocate
conflicting traffic signal poles and upgrade access ramp(s).. Provide a
minimum right-of-way of 7 feet measured from the ultimate face of curb
and a corner cut-off for a 35-foot curb return, per Standard Plan No's.
100-b and 102. This offer of dedication shall be made and approved,
prior to the approval of Lot Line Adjustment No. 445 and the issuance
of building permits.
Dedicate additional street right-of-way.along 19th Street for a future
bus bay (per Standard Plan No. 119). Provide a minimum of 7 feet
measured from the ultimate face of curb. Said right-of-way shall
extend to the existing project driveway in the event future development
within the center warrants a right turn lane into. the center. These
offers of dedication shall be made and approved, prior to the approval
of Lot Line adjustment No. 445 and the issuance of building permits.
4) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66kV electrical) on the project side of Carnelian Street
shall be under grounded from the first pole north of 19th Street to the
/
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-67
CUP 99-10 - EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
July 1~. 1999
Page 4
first pole south of the project's south property line, prior to public
improvement acceptance or occupancy,, whichever occurs first. All
services crossing Carnelian Street within the project under grounding
limits shall be undergrounded at the same time.
5) A signed consent and waiver to join the appropriate landscape and
lighting~;naintenance districts shall be filed with the City Engineer, prior
to the issuance of building permits.
6) Improvements exist at the southeast corner of Carnelian and
19th Streets, but some do not meet current standards since the center
was constructed, prior to City incorporation. To meet the Federal
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design and construction
requirements for accessibility, the center's northerly drive approach on
Carnelian Street shall be reconstructed per Standard Plan No. 101,
Type C. If necessary, a sidewalk easement shall be dedicated as
required and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7) Install 16000 lumen HPSV street light along the Carnelian Street
frontage of the project parcel. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid
to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new street
lights for the first six months of operation, prior to building permit
issuance.
8) If additional street trees are necessary, they shall conform to the
"Conditional Use Permit 99-10 Street Tree Requirement Form," dated
May 18, 1999, on file in the office of the City Engineer.
9) Public right-of-way improvements adjacent to and fronting the project
site shall be protected in-place and replaced as required above to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows:
a) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and City Attorney, guaranteeing
completion of the required improvements, prior to the issuance
of building permits.
b) Provide Street Improvement Plans, prepared by a registered Civil
engineer, for the required off-site public improvements.
Processing and plan check fees will be required.
c) Prior to any work being per-formed in the street right-of-way, fees
shall be paid and a construction permit shall be obtained from the
office of the City Engineer.
RCSOLUTIC~ NO. 87-9~
~NCMO CU~ ESTABLISHING A REVISEO POLICY FOR THE
~ OCRGRO~ DING OF EXISTING OVERH~ UTICIT)~S AND
REP~LI~G RESOL~TI~ ~0. 8~-77
WHEREAS. the Planning Cc~rnission of the Cit~ of Rancho Cuoa~or~ga
.)shes to repeal ~esolution No. 86-77 whic~ w~s adop~eU on the 2~tn d~y of
M)y, 1986 and esta~lls~ t~s re¥tse~ Poll¢~ contained her~in;
i WHEREA~, toe Planning Con~ission of the City' of Rancho Cucanonga
wishes t~ r~Ove unsightly ox(sting Overhead utility I inns in order to
a~more aesthetic and destrao)e work)ng and living envirorrnent within ~he City;
' WH~AEAS, ~t is necessary to'establish a policy to lnfarn~ property
ojners and O~velopers o~ the Cit~ pool.
~ NOW, TH~REFORC, be it resolved and established that all developments,
except those contained in Section 7 and any others specifically waived hZ
~l~nning C~mI&slcn, shall be respon$1blm for unO~r~r~unding all existing
overhead utility llne~ lncluUin8 the r~oval oF thm relat~O'~upporting poles
a~acent to and within th~ limits of & oevelopment as follows:
I. Lines oq th~ pr~j~E;sl~e of ~he street*:
a, Said lines shall be undergrounOed at ~e d~veloper's ex~ense.
b, &n those circ~stances w~)ure the Planning C~misslon decides that
undergrounoing ts ~mp, actical at pr~ent for such reason~ as a
length o~ undergrovnding {le~s t~an ~00 feet ~d no~ undergrounded
a~a~ent), a h~avy concentration O~ services to ot~r user~,
disruption to existing tmprov~ent$, ~tc., the ~veloper shall pay an
(n-lieu Fe~ f~r th~ full ~ount ~r Section &.
c. The Developer shall be eltgibl~ for reimburs~ent of on.-half the cost
of un~rgrOuAd(ng fr~ future developments ~ they occur on ~h,
op~osl~e side ~f the street.
2. Lt~ea on the op~osttm side of the street f.~ the project: The Oevelopo-
saall pay a fee'to the Clt~ f~F'~ne-~alF th~ ~un~ per SeCtion 6.
3, Ltnes' on ~th sides oF th~ ~treet: The Oeveloper shall comply
~'l'a~v~ and be ei)~f~reimburs~en~ or pay additional fees
~o that he bears a total expense e~ivalent to one-half the total co~t
undergroundlng (he lines on both sides of the street.
4. Pol~ lines contatninq~KV o~ larger electrical lines: All lin~s Snail
above, except for 56 KV Or larger electrical lines.
a. la, lieu fe~s sh~ll be based upon the length of the prope~'ty b~ing
oe~eluped ?c~ property line to property line (the center of adjacent
st.e~ts fo. corner properties).
b. Undergr'oul~d)ng sh~ll include the ~nttre project frontage and extend
to: {1) the first existing pole off. atto from the project boundarie~
(across ~e' street for corner properties), (2) a ne~ pole erected at
project boundary {across the street for ~urner properties), or (3)
existing pole within $ feat of a aroJect boundary, except a~ a cor~eF.
Fee Amount: The ~.ount for In-lieu fees shall equal the length (per
5ectiun 5.al times the unit ~nou~t aS established by the City Council
Dase~ uOon information supplied by t~e utility c~()panies ape as updatoo
porlodtcally as deemed necessary.
~xemptlons: The following types of projects shill be exempt from this
pul icy:
a. The addition of functional equti~ent to existing deve~ol>ment~, such
· s: loadtns ¢ocEs~ silos, satellite dishes, antennas, water tanks,
¢ond)tioners, cooling towers, enclosure of an outduor storage area,
parking and load(Ag areas, bloc~ walls and fences, etc.
b. )uilding additions ~ new free standinu buildings of less than 25% of
the floor area of the existing building(s) on the same aseessor'S
Darcel, or S, O00 square feet, whichever is less,
c. Exterior upgrading or repair of existing developments, such as:
refueling, addttio~ of trellis, awnings, landscaping, equipment
screening, repaintlng and exterior finishes, etc.
d. Inter(or tenant t~p~¢venents nnd non-construution CUPs.
e. The constrljctloq of & slngle family residence on an existing parcel.
f. ~xlsting over,end utility lines located In trails, alle~, and uttlity
eas~ents w(~h a ~avy concentration of services to adjacent
developments, and the utility lines ~e SOO' or nora fr~ the right
way line of a Special 8oulevard.
g. Res!denttal subdivisions of four or fewer single f~ily reslOentla!
parcels, uhere t~ utility lines extend at least ~00' offsite from
both the project boundaries an4 the adjacent property is ~t lt~ely
contribute to future undergroundtng.
All references to Streets shall also mann alleys, railroad or
rights-of-way, etc.
l, 8r~d ~iler. De~u~ Secretar~ of the ~lann~ng C~tss~on of ~h~ C~ of
~ancno Cuc~ong~, ~o here~ cer~lf~ ~ha~ ~he foregoing Resolution w~s dul~ and
~egu]arly 1n~roduced. ~sssed. ~n~ a~opte~ b~ ~ Plnnntng Cu~.niss~on of ~
C~t)' of Rancho Cuc~nga, at a regular meeting of t~ Planning C~,i,4s~ton held
an the lO da~ of ~une. ~g87, b~ t~e roll.trig vote-to-~t:
~Y~5: COM,M~SSIO~RS: [MERIC~, C~ITZ~A. MCNJEL
~O[S: CO~[ SS I~[R5: TOLSTO?
! ,
A~STAI'N; ~O~ISSIONERS: BLA~SL[~
March 7, 2000
Evergreen Devco Inc. '
Attn. Heather Balzer
2920 E. Camel Back Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
RE: The Undergrotmding of Edison Utility Poles at 6701 Carnelian,
R.ancho Cuc2_monga
Dear Heather,
In regards to the undergrounding of the Edison utility poles fronting your project for the
Walgreems in Rancho Cucamonga, I am of the opinion as your F_xtison Electrical
Distribution Planner, that the Edison fees alone will be in excess of $120,000. The job
will entail crossing Carnelian in two locations, crossing 19~ St. in two locations, the
installation to a 7 ½ X 14' underground vault on Carnelian, the installation of two
transformers, as well as the installation of two pedestals to serve traffic control and
irr/gation. The intersection at Carnelian and 19~ St. will have to be closed during.
construction. My initial estimate does not include the under~ounding of the main line
telephone system or cable t.e. system aaached to the subject poles.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (909) 357-6240.
'Sincerely,
David Quezada
Service Planner
GTE Ne~ork
March 7, .~OOO
Evergreen C~evc~, Inc.
2920 Camelback Road, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Attention: Ms. Heather Balzer
Dear Ms. Balzer,
GTE has received a request to underground several sections of aerial telephone
facilities fro~tlng a proposed Walgreen store on the South East comer of 19Th
Street and Carnelian Avenue in the City Of Rancho Cucamonga.
My research nas determined that approximately 1500 working lines are involved
With a considerable amount of these lines being special drcuits. These circuits
will require all new re-designs. NOt only is the process costly, probably exceeding
$100,000, it is very time consuming, taking a~3out six months to a year to
complete. Add to this the cost of installing a suOst~cture system (anywhere fi'om
$30,CZX3 m $~SO,O00) ann you can see the total exl~ense involved.
If I can be of any further assistance, you can contact me at 909/469-6327.
Sincerely,
Steve Hock
Senior Designer- Access Design
SH: dfa
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA UNIFORM
Community Development Department
lO5OO civic Center D ve APPLICATION
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Part 1
(909) 477.2750
~[E NO...
L~tion of Pmj~t
E~ TED
Legal Des~ption of Project (Ass~s Panel No.) ~ ~ ~
Appficant's Name F~ Numar:
Address
Legal Owner's Name (if different from above} Phone Number
Address
Type of Review Requested (Please Check All Applicable Boxes)
[3 Community Plan Amendment [3 Hillside Development >4 DU [3 Tentative Parcel Map
0 Conditional Use Pen'nit r3 Hillside Development ~ 4 DU [3 Tentative Tract Map
[3 Conditional Use Permit [3 Landman~ Alteration Permit [3 Use Determination
(Non-Construction) [3 Lot Line Adjustment [3 VacationofPublicRight-of-Wayor
[3 Dev/DesignReview-Corom/Indus [3 MinorDevelopmentReview Easement
[3 Dev/Design Review- Residential 0 Minor Exception [3 Vadance ,~ . ~ ,
[3 Development Agreement [3 pra-Appfication Review ~-Othec ~
[3 Entertainment Permit [3 Specific Plan Amendment ~ ~ ~' ~
[3 GeneralPlanAmendment t~' ~ ') P ? ~/--?~3
I certify that I am presently the legal owner of the above-described property. Further, I acknowledge the filing of this
application and certify that all of the above information is true and correct. (if the undersigned is different from the legal
property owner, a letter of authorization must accompany this form.)
Date Signature
P,~nt Name and Title
Date/Tiroe Received Received By Fees Received Receipt No. Fire Receipt No.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING A REVISED POLICY FOR THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 86-77
WHEREAS, the Planning commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
wishes to repeal Resolution No. 86-77 which was adopted on the 28th day of
May, 1986 and establish the revised policy contained herein;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
wishes to remove unsightly existing overhead utility lines in order to promote
a more aesthetic and desirable working and living environment within the City;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish a policy to inform property
owners and developers of the City goal.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and established that all developments,
except those contained in Section 7 and any others specifically waived by the
Planning Commission, shall be responsible for undergrounding all existing
overhead utility lines including the removal of the related supporting poles
adjacent to and within the limits of a development as follows:
1. Lines on the project side of the street*:
a. Said lines shall be undergrounded at the developer's expense.
b. In those circumstances where the Planning Commission decides that
undergrounding is impractical at present for such reasons as a short
length of undergrounding (less than 300 feet and not undergrounded
adjacent), a heavy concentration of services to other users,
disruption to existing improvements, etc., the Developer shall pay an
in-lieu fee for the full amount per Section 6.
c. The Developer shall be eligible for reimbursement of one-half the cost
of undergrounding from future developments as they occur on the
opposite side of the street.
2. Lines on the opposite side of the street from the project: The Developer
shall pay a fee to the City for one-half the amount per Section 6.
3. Lines on both sides of the street:- The Developer shall comply with
Section ! above and be eligible for reimbursement or pay additional fees
so that he bears a total expense equivalent to one-half the total cost of
undergrounding the lines on both sides of the street.
4. Pole lines containing 66KV or larger electrical lines: All lines shall be
undergrounded or in-lieu fees paid in accordance with section l, 2 or 3,
above, except for 66 KV or larger electrical lines.
5. Limits of Responsibilities:
a. In-lieu fees shall be based upon the length of the property being
developed from property line to property line (the center of'adjacent
streets for corner properties).
b. Undergrounding shall include the entire project frontage and extend
to: (1) the first existing pole off-site from the project boundaries
(across the street for corner properties), (2) a new pole erected at a
project boundary (across the street for' corner properties), or (3) an
existing pole within 5 feet of a project boundary, except at a corner.
6. Fee Amount: The amount for in-lieu fees shall equal the length (per
. Section 5. a) times the unit amount as established by the City Council
based upon infoFmation supplied by the utility companies and as updated
periodically as deemed necessary.
7. Exemptions: The following types of projects shall be exempt from this
policy:
a. The addition of functional equipment to existing developments, such
as: loading docks, silos, satellite dishes, antennas, water tanks, air
conditioners, cooling towers, enclosure of an outdoor storage area,
parking and loading areas, block walls and fences, etc.
b. Building additions or new free standing buildings of less than 25% of
the floor area of the existing building(s) on the same assessor's
parcel, or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less.
c. Exterior upgrading or repair of existing developments, such as:
reroofing, addition of trellis, awnings, landscaping, equipment
screening, repainting and exterior finishes, etc.
d. Interior tenant improvements and non-construction CUPs.
e. The construction of a single family residence on an existing parcel.
f. Existing overhead utility lines located in trails, alleys, and utility
easements with a heavy concentration of services to adjacent
developments, and the utility lines are 500' or more from the right of
way line of a Special Boulevard.
g. Residential subdivisions of four or fewer single family residential
parcels, where the utility lines extend at least 600' offsite from
both the project boundaries and the adjacent property is not likely to
contribute to future undergrounding.
* All references to streets shall also mean alleys, railroad or channel
rights-of-way, etc.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS lOth DAY OF Jl~E 1987.
PLANNIN~_,ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
La) fy T< ~lcNi~]~- Chaiman
ATTEST:..~~
. ~//~ r a~y ,~"~P4~c~ S e c r e t amy
I, Brad Buller, Deputy Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regu.larly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held
on the 10 day of June, 1987, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: EMERICK, CHITIEA, MCNIEL
NOES: COt~tISSIOIERS: TOLSTOY
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTA I'~':' COMMISSIONERS: BLAKESLEY
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
]~ NC IN E E I~ING DI~PAI~ ENT
S ffReport
DATE: May 10, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer
BY: Maria E. Perez, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMMENDMENT 00-02 - CITY O~
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend the Etiwanda Specific
Plan to update local street trees to current approved species, update
street tree figure for main streets to reflect'appropriate spacing and
successful species and revise references within the Specific Plan for size.
Staff has prepared a Notice of Categorical Exemption.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSI,~
In light of current development activity throughout the Etiwanda area, staff is seeking to
update street trees and references to reflect the current planting designations. The
Etiwanda Specific Plan was originally adopted in1983. Since that time, the public
landscaping practices have been refined significantly. Subsequent to a review of the
figures and sections, it is proposed that the following be revised to reflect the current
practices ·
> Figure 5-17 - Local Street Tree Schedule - delete and reference current street tree
planting list (which is continually evolving based on performance and field
conditions) within the body of the text.
> Figure 5-25 - Revise note for existing Silk Oaks to read "supplement existing Silk
Oaks with type A planting
> Section 5.32.200.205 - Local Street Trees - Revise text to reference current street
tree planting list.
~> Figure 5-41 - Street Tree Schedule - Revise species to reflect current
recommendations for public right-of-way, add detail to description and plant spacing
as necessary.
ITEM D
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> Section 5.41.200.201 - Revise text that reads "shall be replaced with 15 gallon size
Eucalyptus Maculata" to read "shall be replaced with maximum 15 gallon size
(unless otherwise noted) Eucalyptus Maculata. This allows the public right-of-way to
be planted with the standard 5 gallon size tree for this species or customization
where necessary.
The purpose in recommending these revisions is to update the Etiwanda Specific Plan
to reflect current City Standards and in light of Proposition 218 to introduce successful
species that will reduce repetitive replacement costs.
The changes, proposed for figure 5-41, involve mostly spacing. The recommended
spacing designated on Exhibit D reflect best horticultural practices. Appropriate tree
spacing allows a tree to mature to its greatest potential. While planting the trees in a
dense configuration will provide a quicker result, planting at field proven intervals
relative to species will perpetuate a successful streetscape for the future of the
community. Staff believes the recommended spacing will result in fewer replacements
and a more enduring streetscape. The goal is to still have the trees in 50 years time.
Additionally, the General Plan states:
Pg. III - 86, paragraph 3
"Trees also require care. There is a tradeoff between the number of trees a city can
plant and the amount of care those trees require. If trees that require minimal
maintenance are used, more can be planted and more are likely to survive. Trees
suited to the natural conditions of a place - climate, precipitation and soil - will survive
best."
This indicates that by pairing any given location with a suitable species at an optimum
spacing will result in the most successful enduring streetscape.
Staff is recommending two of the designated species on Figure 5-41 be changed. The
first is type D, current species is a Mondell Pine, staff is proposing the designation be
changed to a Canary Island Pine. Root growth of the Mondell Pine consistently results
in damage to hardscape such as sidewalk, curb and gutter. The arborists on staff
indicate the Canary Island Pine is the only suitable variety of pine for streetscape,
exhibiting the least amount of hardscape damage over time and the most tolerance for
smog.
The second tree recommended to be changed is type F, the Holm Oak (indicated for
Victoria Street, a street of east-west orientation). Staff is proposing the designation be
changed to a Chinese Pistache Tree. The current designation, the Holm Oak, is an
evergreen. Being evergreen, the Holm Oak is also not consistent with the City's street
tree program Which promotes deciduous trees on east-west streets for solar benefit.
Conversely, the use of evergreen trees is promoted on north-south streets to frame
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views. These objectives are defined in the General Plan. Except for two recently
installed trees, there are no established specimens of the Holm Oak along the street.
The Etiwanda Specific Plan indirectly suggests the preservation of existing Silk Oak
Trees on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue between Base Line Road and the railroad
right-of-way. The existing trees have been severely topped by utility companies and are
no longer suitable specimens for relocation or preservation. The specific plan
designates the £uca/yptus camaldulensis as the Etiwanda Avenue street tree. Staff is
recommending the designation be extended to include the area where the Silk Oaks
are. Upon development of the site, the utilities would be placed underground and the
damaged row of Silk Oaks replaced with the Eucalyptus camaldulensi. The Silk Oak
reference would be removed from Figure 5-17 completely with this amendment.
Staff. met with Etiwanda residents Jim Banks and Jim Frost to discuss their feelings with
respect to how the proposed changes might alter the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Their
focus or emphasis was to perpetuate the sense or feeling of Etiwanda as its own place,
in this instance, through identifying suitable tree species. They indicated their
preference to see staff select species and space the trees while keeping in mind the
rural feeling.
Photos reflecting the existing and alternative varieties will be included with the oral
presentation for visual clarity.
FACTS FOR FINDING: Based on the facts and conclusions listed above, staff
believes the Planning Commission can make the following findings regarding this
application:
A. The proposed modification is a minor alteration to a planned road and is
categorically exempt per section 15305, class 5 Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations of the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. The proposed amendment conforms with the policies and objectives of the General
Plan.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland
Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper and notices were posted at key locations. Additionally,
staff met with Etiwanda residents Mr. Banks and Mr. Frost to discuss the amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
attached Resolution, thereby recommending that the City Council issue a Notice of
Exemption and approve Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 00-02.
Respectfully Submitted,
Senior Civil Engineer
Attachments:
EXHIBIT "A" - Vicinity Map
EXHIBIT "B" - Figure 5-17, Proposed Deletion
EXHIBIT "C" - Figure 5-25, Proposed
EXHIBIT "D" - Figure 5-41, Proposed
EXHIBIT "E" - Resolution Recommending Approval of ESPA 00-02
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(~AITY OF ITEM: ESrA 00-02
NCHOCUCAMONGA TITLE: Vicinity Map
ENGINEERING DIVISION EXHIBIT: "A"
SUGGESTED TREE SPECIES: COMMM~KTS:
DECIDUOUS:
Bouhinia variegata o Needs staking and pruning to
Purple Orchid tree achieve form.
Koelreuteria panniculato
Goldenrain tree
Pistacia chinesis o Needs careful staking and
Chinese Pistaehe pruning to achieve form.
Sop/urn Sebiferum o Select when in fall color for
Chinese Tallow best results. Needs training for
single trunk.
Sophora japonica
Japanese Pagoda tree
Z elkova serrate
Sawleaf Zelkova
EVERGREEN:
·
Angophora costata
Gum Myrtle
Brachychiton populnetis o Do not plant in a parkway next
Bottle tree to a curb.
Cinnamomum camphora o Needs root space; do not plant
in narrow parkwayS.
Camphor tree
Geijera pw'vifolia /
Australian WiUow
M. Stypheloides o Best trained with multiple
Black Tea tree
Tristania conj~erta
Brisbane Box
One tree shall be required per every 15' of street frontage to be planted within
the parkway and/or front yard setback. Trees may be planted in a formal or
informal (clustered) nature.
All trees sb~ll be 15 gallon minimum size, staked and irrigated.
Trees recommended for planting adjacent to south and west building facades
should be deeidious to provide summer shade and winter solar gain.
LOCAL STREET
TREESCHEDULE Fig. 5-17
ITEM: ESPA 00-02
~ ~ TITLE: Figure 5-17
EXHIBIT: "B"
ETIWANDA AVENUE
North of Baseline / South of SPRR
FIG.' 5-25
ITEM: ESPA 00-02
TITLE: EIGUBE 5-25
PBOPOSED
.HI.IT:
TREE
PLANTING SPECIES DESCRIPTION AND PLANT
TYPE SPACING
A Eucalyptus camaldulensis Large, columnar, ~
Red Gum 30 feet on center minimum spacing
B Lagerstroemia indica "Rubra" Round-headed
Crape Myrtle
On ;24=-Str-e~ Wilson Avenue Parkway,
plant according to Figures 5-32 & 5-33
C Platanus acerifolia Broad columnar,
London Plane Tree 30 feet on center minimum spacing
except as follows:
On Etiwanda Avenue, plant according to
Figure 5-26
On 2,4%s~e~ Wilson Avenue parkway,
plant according to Figure 5-33
D P/.-.,_'~_ c!d~r/c~- '?.-':~de!! P!~-" Columnar conifer, 25' on center
~ minimum spacing except as follows:
Pinus canariensis On Etiwanda Avenue, plant according to
Canary Island Pine Figure 5-26
On 2,4~ ct~-'c~-*- Wilson Avenue parkway,
plant according to Figure 5-33
F ~ Round-headed, ~ plant 30
~ feet on center
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache Tree
W Eucalyptus maculata Windrow plantings, See Section 5.41
Spotted Gum
Plantin9 Guidelines:
All trees shall be 15-gallon minimum size, staked and irrigated, unless otherwise
noted.
Trees within the public right-of-way are public street trees and subject to
street tree planting standards as established by the City Engineer.
An alternate species compatible with the original design intent, will be
selected by the Engineering Division, where there is inadequate room
within the right-of-way for the designated tree species (such as small
planting area, sight distance and/or utility conflicts).
SCHEDULE FIGURE 5-41
STREET
TREE
ITEM: ESPA.OO-O,
~_.. ,./ TITLE: Figure 5-4~
Proposed
EXHIBIT: "D"
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 00-02, TO UPDATE
STREET TREE REFERENCES AND RELATED FIGURES AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A. Recitals.
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has filed an application for the amendment
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in the Resolution, the subject Etiwanda
Specific Plan amendment is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of May 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing and concluded said headng on that date.
3. All legal prereq~iisites pdor to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution..
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission dudng the above
referenced public hearing on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifiCally finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the whole of the area encompassed by the Etiwanda
Specific Plan.
b. Some of the current designations and spacing for street trees are not
consistent with ,best horticultural practices.
$. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed amendment is a minor alteration to e planned road.
b. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan.
4. This Commission hereby finds that the project has been prepared and reviewed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended and the
Guidelines promulgated thereunder, and further specifically finds that based upon substantial
evidence, it can. be seen with certainty there is no possibility the proposed amendment will have
an effect on the environment and therefore, the proposed amendment is categorically exempt
pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305, class 5, Minor Alteration in Land Use
Limitations.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
ESP 00-02 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
May 10, 2000
Page 2
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment
00-02 to update street tree references and spacing to current street tree designations and
amend all pertinent exhibits and figures within the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: '
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
THE CITY OF
I~ANCHO CUCAHONGA
Staff Report
DATE: May 10, 2000
TO:. Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVF
TRACT 15783 - G & D CONSTRUCTION - A request for an extension of a
previously approved residential subdivision and design review of 27 single family
homes on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling
units per acre) located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street -
APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration. Related File: Variance 96-02.
TIME EXTENSION FOR VARIANCE 96-02 - G & D CONSTRUCTION - A
request for an extension of a previously approved variance to modify the
following development standards: 1) reduce the minimum area requirement for
the use of Optional Development Standards, 2) reduce the rear yard setback
along the north and west project boundary, 3) reduce the building'to-curb
setback, 4) reduce the building-to-building separation, 5) reduce the average and
minimum landscape setback along Carnelian Street, 6) reduce the parking
streetscape setback, and 7) increase the wall height along the north and west
project boundary for a residential subdivision and design review of 27 single
family homes on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14
dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero
Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Tract 14263 and Tentative
Tract 15783.
BACKGROUND: Tentative Tract 15783 was approved by the Planning Commission on
March 25, 1998, for a two-year period. The Commission concurrently approved Variance 96-02
along with the Tentative Tract. This is the first request for an extension. The project is currently
going through the plan check process.
ANALYSIS:
A. Subdivision Map: On January 6, 1999, the City Council amended the City's Subdivision
Ordinance to establish a three-year initial approval period for tracts (increased from two
years previously). Aisc, the amendment allows the Planning Commission authority to
grant time extensions in 12-month increments for up to five years (a maximum of eight
years from the original time approval), which is the maximum allowed under the State
Subdivision Map Act Section 66452.69(e). The maximum life of this project would be up
to eight years from the date of approval (final expiration on March 25, 2006).
ITEMS E & F
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B. DevelopmentJDesiqn Review and Variance: The original approval for the project also
included review for construction of 27 single-family residential units and a variance for
the following: 1) reduce the minimum area requirement for the use of Optional
Development Standards, 2) reduce the rear yard setback along the north and west
project boundary, 3) reduce the building-to-curb setback, 4) reduce the building-to-
building separation, 5) reduce the average and minimum landscape setback along
Carnelian Street, 6) reduce the parking streetscape setback, and 7) increase the wall
height along the north and west project boundary.
The time extension for design reviews and variance is regulated by the City's
Development Code. The Development Code was amended by Ordinance No. 596 to
grant a five-year approval period with no possible time extensions. The maximum
approval period, would be five years from the original approval. The final expiration of
the design review and variance would be March 25, 2003. Staff recommends granting a
time extension to Mamh 25, 2003. No further time extension will be possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Part I of the Initial Study has been prepared by the
applicant. Staff has prepared and completed Part II of the Environmental Checklist and found
that conditions in the areas have not changed appreciably since the Tentative Tract was
originally approved March 25, 1998. Staff recommends adherence to the mitigation measures
for geologic problems, transportation/cimulation, biological resoumes and noise, which were
included in the original approval (see attached Mitigation Monitoring Program).
CORRESPONDENCE:' This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners
within a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission grant a one-year time
extension for Tentative Tract 15783 and Variance 96-02 through the adoption of the attached
Resolutions and issuance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" - Letter From Applicant
Exhibit "B" - Location Map
Exhibit "C" - Illustrative Site Plan
Exhibit "D" - Detailed Site Plan
Exhibit "E" - Elevations/Floor Plans
Exhibit "F" - Street Scene
Exhibit "G" - Design Review Comments
Exhibit "H" - Initial Study Part I and II
Resolutions of Approval for Time Extension for TT 15783
Resolution of Approval for Time Extension for Design Review of 'CF 15783
Resolution of Approval for Time Extension for Variance 96-02
Architecture · Development · Construction
March 27, 2000
Doug Fenn
Planning Division
The City Of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
RE: Tentative Tract 15783, Time Extensions
Dear Mr. Fenn,
This letter shall request a time extension, for the subdivision on Carnelian St., Rancho Cucamonga,
Tentative Tract 15783. Please extend all planning department, engineering, standard conditions
and all other necessary documents for a minimum period of 1 year from March 25, 2000.
Plans are in there final stages of completion by our engineer as per the corrections requested by
various depamnents.
Attached please find the extension application, radius map & labels and fee in the amount of
$549.00.
In addition please note our new address and telephone numbers. My direct line is (626)447-3118.
Thank You,
Todd Leibl, C.F.O.
For: G&D Construction, Inc.
Exhibit "A"
i~ll~'~ 25 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE, SUITE A · ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006
Tel: (626) 447-3104 ·'Fax: (626) 447-3162 · License No. 432793
Todd Leibl: (626) 447-3118 · Lars Dennert: (626) 447-312 l
Daniel Leibl: (626) 447-9993 ~ Earl Richey: (626) 574-9445
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
6:00 p.m. Tom Grahn November 19, 1996
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15783 - G & D
~L~ - A residential subdivision of 29 single family homes on 3.35 acres of land in the
Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acres), located on the wesl tide of Carnelian Street
at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64.
To the north of the project site are single family homes and a CCWD water tank, to the east are single
family homes, and to the west and south is the Cucamonga Creek Channel. The project site is roughly
triangular in shape fronting onto the west side of Carnelian Street. There are a number of trees located
throughout the project site and a row of Eucalyptus trees adjacent to Carnelian Street, the vast majority
of which are proposed for removal with development of tha project. There are no 'known cultural
resources located on the project site.
Desi,on Constraints:
The small site area and triangular shape present unique design challenges. Also, additional dedication
is need to realign Carnelian Street to address traffic safety concerns. As a result there are multiple
variances needed.
In October 1989, the'Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract No. 14263 ~vhich proposed the
development of thirty-two con'dominium units on the proj.ect site. In January 1993, the Planning
Commission approved a design review modification to the project site to revise the site plan and building
elevations for thirty-two town homes. Both previous approvals utilized duplexes for the project design.
Staff Comments:
The ~'ollowing comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee discussion.
Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion regarding
this project:
1. Development Standards - The project is required to utilize the Optional Development Standards
to develop single family detached homes in the Medium District; however, the Development Code
identifies a minimum project area of 5 acres for use of these standards. Therefore, the applicant
has submitted a Variance to address this inadequacy.
The Development Code states that "[the optional developmentJ standards are intended to provide
high standar, ds for the development of projects of superior q,tal{ty t~nd compatibility." The
Committee should consider whether the project features a superior architectural design, site
planning, and its relationship of private and common open space areas, and in its relationship to
adjacent uses.
2. Architectural Style - The project proposes the development of twenty-nine units utilizing one
floor plan with five elevations. These elevations utilize a variety of materials, window treatments,
garage dooi' treatments, etc. The Committee should consider whether the massing and proportion
are too repetitive and do not provide-enough variety when viewed from the adjacent street
frontage. To breakup the repetitive nature of the project architectural style an additional floor plan
could be provided that utilizes distinctly different massing, proportion, and scale.
I Exhibit "G" ""
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DRC AGENDA '.
aOg15783 - G & D CONSTRUCTION
vember 19, 1996
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3. Recreational Amenities - The project complies with the 'required men/ties for projects of 30 un/ts
or less.
Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the Committee
will discuss the following secondmy design issues:
t. Provide decorative paving at the project entry behind the public right-of-way.
2. Provide berming within the landscaped area adjacent to Carnelian Street. The berming should be
undulating, approximately 3 feet in height, and non-uniform in appearance. Berming must be
designed taking in. to consideration the requirements of the drainage improvements to Carnelian
trees. Since no fence is proposed, a careful combination of landscaping and berming should be
used to a) define the private on-site space to discourage unwanted en~es, b) soften the appearance
of nine garages from Carnelian Street, and c) discourage children fi.om runn/ng out onto Carnelian
Street.
3. The project should be designed with a trail connection to the future regional Wail located along {he
Cucarnonga Creek Channel. A lockable gate should be provided. It is not clear whether a trail
connection is proposed between Units 9 and I0.
Revise the internal driveway to delete the extra paving beyond the 50-foot radius in the e:,m-eme
northeast and northwest comers of the project site. The affected driveways, sidewalks, etc., should ?"
be extended accordingly. '..
5. Delete the connections from Lot 1 and 8 to the pooFspa area. The location and size of these areas
could become a security and maintenance problem.
6. Adequate on-site lighting shall be provided to ensure a safe environment while at the sarne time
not causing areas of intense l~ght or glare. The only lights identified are wall-mounted fixtures
adjacent to trait garage doors. Lighting'needs to be expanded to identify lighting driveways and
recreation areas. Fixtures and poles shall be designed and placed in a manner consistent and
compatible w/th the overall site and building character.
7. Provide decorative metal fence, with gated accesst to secure the open space and tot lot area north
of Unit 27.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the project be redesigned and returned for review by the Design Review
Committee.
Design Review Committee Comments:
Members Present: Rich Macias, Larry McNiel, Nancy Fong'
Tom Grahn
DRC AGENDA
TI' 15783 - G & D CONSTRUCTION
November 19, 1996
Page 3
The Committee recommended that the. applicant work with staff to revise, the project to address the
following design issues and return to the Design Review Committee for review..
1. The project Site Plma and architecture should be revised to reflect a project of superior quali~' and
design consistent with the Optional Development Standards.
2. The Site Plan appears too tight and should be reduced in density to open up space around units and
provide for more useable common open space.
3. Provide an additional flo6r plan with different massing, proportion, and scale. This will reduce
the monotony of~e streetscape when viewing the project from Carnelian Street.
4. Revise the design of the common open space areas to provide areas suitable for recreation.
DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:10 p.m. Tom Grahn May 6, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15783 - G & D
CONSTRUCTION - A residential subdivision of 27 single family homes on 3.35 acres of land in
the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Camelian
Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64.
Background: This project was reviewed at the November 19, 1996, Design Review Committee
'meeting (see attached minutes). At that meeting the Committee recommended the following design
modifications:
1. The Site Plan and architecture should be revised to refiect a project of superior quality and
design consistent with the Optional Development Standards.
2. The Site Plan appears too tight and should be reduced in density to open up space around
units and provide for more useable common open space.
3. Provide an additional floor plan with different massing, proportion, and scale. This will
reduce the monotony of the streetscape when viewing the project from Carnelian Street.
4. Revise the design of the corm'non open space areas to provide areas suitable for recreation.
Design Parameters: The project site is roughly triangular in shape fronting onto the west side of
Carnelian Street. To the north of the project site are single family homes and a Cucamonga County
Water District water tank, to the east are single family homes, and to the west and south is the
Cucamonga Creek Channel. There are a number of trees located throughout the project site and a
row of Eucalyptus trees adjacent to Carnelian Street, the vast majority of which are proposed for
removal with development of the project. There are no known cultural resources.
Staff Comments: The following comments are intended to provide an outline for Committee
discussion:
Maior Issues: The following broad design issues will be the focus of Committee discussion
regarding this project:
I. Development Standards - The project proposes the development of single family homes
in the Medium Residential District and because of the product type (i.e., single family
homes) is required to utilize the Optional Development Standards. Optional Development
Standards are "intended to provide high standards for the development of projects of
superior quality and compatibility." The Committee must determine if the project Site
Plan and architecture reflect a design of superior quality and compatibility.
2. Project Density- The Site Plan was revised to reduce the number of proposed units from
29 to 27. Based upon the net project acreage of 3.35 acres of land, there are' 8.05 units
proposed per acre. This reduction in density opened up the project and increased the area
of private open space around each unit.
3. Architecture - The original project design included one floor plan with two elevations that
provided five elevation alternatives through variation in the placement of garage doors,
fi'ont entry doors, second story windows, and roof massing. The project architecture was
revised to provide one additional elevation with two alternatives that provide different roof
massing and window placement.
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4. Recreational Amenities - The previous Design Review submittal complied with the
required number of recreational amenities for projects with 30 units or less by providing
a swimming pool, barbeque facility, and large open lawn area at one area of the project
site. The Committee should determine if the recreational amenities provided meet the
intent of the code requirements.
'Secondary Issues: Once all of the major issues have been addressed, and time permitting, the
Committee will discuss the following secondary design issues:
1. Provide berming within the landscaped area adjacent to Carnelian Street. The berming
should be undulating, approximately 3 feet in height, and non-uniform in appearance.
Berming must be designed to take into consideration the requirements of the drainage
improvements to the trees adjacent to Carnelian Street. Since no fencing is proposed, a
careful combination of landscaping and berming should be Used adjacent to Carnelian
Street to: a) define private on-site space to discourage unwanted entries; b) soften the
appearance of nine front-on garages, and c) discourage children from running into the
street.
2. Revise the internal driveway to delete the extra paving beyond the 50-foot radius in the
extreme northwest comer of the project site. The affected driveways, sidewalks, etc.,
should be extended accordingly.
3. Adequate on-site lighting shall be provided to ensure a safe environment while at the same
time not causing areas of intense light or glare. No lighting is currently shown; however,
the previous submittal only identified wall mounted fixtures adjacent to garage doors.
Project lighting needs to identify lighted driveways and recreation areas. Fixtures and
poles should be designed and placed in a manner consistent and compatible with the
overall site and building character.
Policy Issues: The following items are a matter of Planning Commission policy and should be
incorporated into the project d~sign without discussion:
1. The project has proposed a trail connection to the future regional trail located along the
Cucamonga Creek Channel. This access is located between Lots 9 and 10. A lockable
gate should be provided. The final design of the trail connection is subject to the
recommendation by the Trails Committee.
StaffRecommendation: Staffrecommends that the Committee forward the project to the Plarming
Commission for their consideration.
Attachment: DRC Action Comments Dated November 19, 1997
Design Review Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
StaffPlanner: Tom Grahn
The Committee recommended that the applicant work with staff to revise the project by addressing'
the following design issues and return to the Design Review Committee for review.
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1. The Committee supported the revised Site Plan design and the current grouping of on-site
amenities.
2. The Committee did not support the proposed architectural style nor the proposed colors. The
following comments were presented and should be addressed in any revised submittal:
a. The architectural style appears dated and the proposed colors appear cartoon like. The
Comminee is not opposed to a craftsman architectural style, but did not support the
proposed architecture.
b. The street scheme is dominated by garage doors, massive dark roofs, and a heavy wood
feel to the front elevation.
c. The massive dark roof elements need to be lightened up with a different roof tile color.
d. The' applicant should explore the use of alternative roof massing to provide additional
variety. The Committee felt there was too much of a box design to the elevations and
suggested a gable roof facing the street to soften the street scheme.
e. The use of roll-up garage doors may be considered. If utilized, they should provide
variation in the garage door pattern.
f. The Committee expressed concern with the minimal back yards provided for most units.
g. Provide more landscaping to soften the project design. Landscaping should meet City
standards.
h. Explore lighter accent colors.
3. Revise the internal driveway to delete the extra paving beyond the 50-foot radius of the
extreme northwest comer of the project site. The affected driveways, sidewalks, etc., should
be extended accordingly.
4. Adequate on-site lighting should be provided and designed in a manner to minimize
vandalism.
5. Relocate the proposed trail connection to Cucamonga Creek from between units nine and ten
to the recreation area.
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS
7:20 p.m. Tom Grahn May 20, 1997
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15783 - G & D CONSTRUCTION - A
residential subdivision of 27 single filmily homes on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District
(8-14 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street -
APN: 207-022-54 and 64.
'This project was reviewed at the May 6, 1997 Design Review meeting. At that meeting the Committee
recommended that the applicant work with staffto revise the project by addressing the following design
issues and return to the Design Review Committee for review.
1. The Committee supported the revised Site Plan design and the current grouping of on-site amenities.
2. The Committee did not support the proposed architectural style nor the proposed colors. The
following comments were presented and should be addressed in any revised submittal:
a. The architectural style appears dated and the proposed colors appear cartoon like. The
Committee is not opposed to a craftsman architectural style, but did not support the proposed
architecture.
b. The street scheme is dominated by garage doors, massive dark roofs, and a heavy wood feel to
the front elevation. · '
c. The massive dark roof elements need to be lightened up with a different roof tile color.
d. The applicant should explore the use of alternative roof massing to provide additional variety.
The Commlt~ee felt there was too much of a box design to the elevations and suggested a gable
roof facing the street to soften the street scheme.
e. The use of roll-up garage doors may be considered. If utilized, they should provide variation
in the garage door pattern.
f. The Committee expressed concern xvith the minimal back yards provided for most units.
g. Provide more landscaping to soften the project design. Landscaping should meet City standards.
h. Explore lighter accent colors.
3. Revise the internal driveway to delete the extra paving beyond the 50-foot radius of the extreme
northwest comer of the project site. The affected driveways, sidewalks, etc., should be extended
accordingly.
4. Adequate on-site lighting should be provided and designed in a manner to minimize vandalism.
5. Relocate the proposed trail connection to Cucamonga Creek from between units nine and ten to the
recreation area.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee forward the project to the Planning
Commission for their consideration.
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Attachment: DRC Comments dated May 6, 1997, and DRC Action Comments dated November 19, 1996.
Design Review Committee Action:
M~mbers Present: Bill Bethel, Rich Macias, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
The Design Review Committee concluded that the project may proceed to the Planning Commission for their
consideration, but did not recommend approval due to concerns over the proposed architectural design. The
following comments were identified:
1. The Committee did not support the proposed architectural style and therefore did not recommend
approval of the project to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Macias favored the project's
architectural style, as it utilized a design style other than Spanish or Mediterranean. Commissioner
Bethel did not favor the project amhitecture for the reasons noted in the May 6, 1997, Design Review
Committee Action.
2. The Committee supported the revised Site Plan design and the current grouping of on-site amenities,
the revised trail location, and the proposed lighting.
The Committee did not support the proposed 10-foot rear yard setbacks along the west property line
and identified that they could support shifting the project to the east by 5 feet, further reducing the
landscape setback along Carnelian Street, to provide an increase in the usable rear yard area. Lots 6
through 13 would be effected by site plan adjustment.
4. The Committee reviewed the revised color scheme and supported the proposed color modification.
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8:30 p.m. Tom Grahn September 2, 1997-
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15783-': ' G&D
CONSTRUCTION.- A residential subdivision of 29 single family homes on 3.35 acres of land in the
IVledium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Carnelian Street
at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-574 and 64.
This project was previously reviewed by the Design Review Commit-tee on May 6, and May 20, 1997,
and November 19, 1996. At the last meeting the Comminee did not support the proposed architectural
style or the proposed colors, however, it was determined that the applicant could proceed to the Planning
Commission for consideration. The following comments were presented by the Committee on May 20,
1997.
1. The architectural sw, le appears dated and the proposed colors appear cartoon like. The committee
was not opposed to a craftsman ~rchitectural style, but did not support the proposed architecture.
2. THe street scheme is dominated by garage doors, massive dark roofs, and a heavy wood feel to the
front elevation.
.3. The massive dark roof elements need to be lightened up with different roof tile color.
4. The applicant should explore the use of alternative roof massing to provide additional variety,. The
Committee felt there was too much ora box design to the elevations and suggested a gable roof
facing the street to soften the street scheme.
5. The use of roll-up garage doors may be considered. If utilized, they should provide variation in
the garage door patten.
6. Explore lighter accent colors. -"'-
The applicant did not ?.vent to proceed to the Planning Commission without a f~.vorable recommendation
from'the Design ReC,'iew Committee, and therefore, submined for additional review. The following
architectural modifications were provided to the front elevations. These modifications should be the
basis of Comminee discussion to determine whether or not the elevations are acceptable or will require
further modification.
I. Variation in the roof pitch to decrease the box like design.
2. Variation in the roo.~jne through additional gable roofs.
3. Reduction in the heavy wood feel of the elevation.
4. Providing a brick veneer as an accent material on all elevations. This material will wrap around
the side elevation to a logical termination point.
5. The modification of awkward, box like unfunctional dormers into a functional element.
6. Revised color and roof tile samples will be available for Committee consideration.
Staff Recommendation:
Staffrecommends the Committee forward the project to the Planning Commission for their consideration.
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Attachment: DRC Action Comments dated May 20 and May 6, 1997 and November 19, 1996.
Design Revie~v Committee Action:
Members Present: Bill Bethel, Dan Coleman
Staff Planner: Tom Grahn
The Committee appreciated the effort the applicant went through to revise the elevations and concluded
that the applicant may proceed to the Planning Commission for their consideration subject to the
following.
1. Delete the proposed elevation 1B.
NVIRONME TAL
INFORMATION FORM
Planning Division
(909) 477-2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full. " · .,- ~
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to pedonT~ work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Name & Address of developer or project sponsor.
Te,epho.eN.mbe . zz- e'v?- 2//8
Name & Address of person preparing this form (if different from above):
Telephone Numbe~.
Exhibit "H"/~6' ~ ~ FO~) ¢ Page1
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On formation i~dicated by asterisk (') is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff.
'1) Provide a full scale (8-I/2 x 11) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into the site from the north, south, east and west;
views into and from the site from the primary access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant
features fram the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
4) Assessor's Parcel Numbers (attach additional sheet if neqessary):
Net Site Area (total site size minus area of public streets & proposed dedications):
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in o~der to fully implement the project:
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9) Descdbe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography, soil stability, plants
and animals, mature trees, tra#s and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Descdbe any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the st~Jctums. Attach photographs of significant features descrfbed. In addition,
site all soumes of information (i.e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological sun/eys, traffic studies):
10) Descdbe the known cultural and/or histodcal aspects of the site. Site all $oumes of inforrnation (books, published reports and
oral histoq/):
11) Desc6be any noise s~urces and their ~eve~s that n~w a~ect the site (aircratt~ r~adway n~ise~ etc~) and h~w they wi~ a~ect
proposed uses:
12) Descdbe the preposed preject in detail. This should previde an adequate descdption of the site in ten~s of ultimate use which
will result frem the presed preject. Indicate if there am proposed phases for development, the extent of developroent to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
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13) Descdbethesun~~undingpreperties~inc~udinginf~n~nati~n~np~antsandaniroa~sandanycu~tura~~hi$t~6ca~~~rscenicaspects~
Indicate the type of land use (residential, coromercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-faroily, apartment houses, shops,
departroent stores, etc.) and scale of development (height. frontage, setback, rear yawl, etc.):
14) V~ the prep~sed preject change the pattem~ sca~e ~r character ~f the $un~unding genera~ area ~f the pr~ject?
15) ~ndica~e the type ~f sh~rt-term and ~~ng~term n~ise t~ be genera~ed' inc~uding s~urce and am~unL How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properYes and on-site uses. What methods of sound proo§ng am proposed?
17) Indicate any bodies of water (including domestic water supplies] into which the site drains:
18) Indicate expecledamountofwaterusage. (SeeAttachmentA forusage estimates). Forfurlhercladfication, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. F~esidential (gal~day) ~e~e~ Peak use (gal/Day) [ '-~ ~ ~'~
b. Commereial, qnd. (gal~day/ac) Peak use (gal/min/ac)
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank ~ Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage sys't'em is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). Forfurther cladfication, please contact the Cucamonga County WaterDistdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal~day)
b. Commereial/ind. (gal~day~ac)
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of residential units:
Oe,ached(,nd,ca,eran eo, paroe, s,zes, m'n'mum'o's' eandma 'mum'o's'ze
INITSTDI .WPD - 4/96 '
A#ached (indicate whether units am rental or for sate units):
21) Anticipated renge of sale pdces and/or rents:
Rent (per month) $. to $
23) ,ndica,eanticipatedhousehoidsizebyunitlype: y )~ /~
24) Indicate the expected number of school children who will be residing within the project Contact the appropriate School
Districts as shown in Attachment B:
a. Elementary:
b. Junior High:
c. Senio,.ig /
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Descdbe type ~f use($) and maj~r functi~n(s) ~f c~mmercia~~ industda~ ~r instituti~na~ use$:
26) Total floor area of commercial, industrial, or institutional uses by type:
27) Indicate hours of operation:
28) Number of employees: Total:
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Previde breakd~wn ~f anticipatedj~b c~assi~cati~ns~ inc~uding wage and sa~aq/ ranges~ as we~~ as an indicati~n ~f the rate
of hire for each classification (attach additional sheet if necessaq/):
30) Estimation of the number of workers to be hired that currently reside in the City:
'31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data ahould be
vedfied through the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water,sewer~ ~re~ and ~~~d c~ntr~~ agencies serving the prcject been c~ntacted t~ dete~nine their ability t~ pr~vide
adequate sen, ice to the proposed prejeCt? If so. please indicate their response.
INITSTDI.WPD - 4/96
33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic mateffals?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic matedals include, but are not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbicicl~s; fuels, oils. solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the reatedals and descdbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the pmperty, as well as the dales of use, ff
known.
34) W~ the pr~p~sed pr~ject inv~ve lhe ~emp~rary ~r ~ng-terrn use~ st~rage ~r discharge ~f hazard~us and/~r t~xic
materials, including bul not limiled lo those examples lisled above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed melhod of disposaL The localion of such uses, along with the slorage and shipmenl areas, shall be
shown and labeled on lhe application plans.
d.h~ereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the a#ached exhibits present the data and information required for
equate evaluation of this project lo the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and
correct tot he best of fey knowledge and belief, I further understand that additional information may be required to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. ;
Date: ~/~:)'Z) Signature:
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ATTACHMENT A
Water Usaqe
Average use per day
Residential
Single Family 600 gal/day
Apt/Condo 400 gal/day
Commercial/Industrial
General and Regional Commercial 3000 gal/day/ac
Neighborhood Commercial 1500 gal/day/ac
General Industrial 1500 gal/day/ac
Industrial Park 3000 gal/day/ac
Peak Usage
For all uses
Average use x 2.0
Sewer Flows
Residential
Single Family 270 gal/day
Apt'Condos 200 gal/day
Commercial/Industrial
General Commercial 2000 gal/day/ac
Neighborhood Commercial 100-1500 gal/day/ac
General Industrial 2000 gal/day/a~;
Heavy Industrial 3000 gal/day/ac
Source: Cucamonga County Water District Master Plan, 9/86
INITSTDI.WPD - 4/96 * ~"~' ~4..~::~ Page9
ATTACHMENT B
Contact the school district for your area for amount and payment of school fees:
Elementary School Districts
Alta Loma
9350 Base Line Road, Suite F
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-0766
Central
10601 Church Street, Suite 112
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-8541
Cucamonga
8776 Archibald Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 987-8942
Etiwanda
5959 East Avenue
P.O. Box 248
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2451
High School
Chaffey High School
211 West 5th Street
Ontado, CA 91762
(909) 988-8511
City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Tentative Tract 15783/Variance 96-02
2. Related Files: Tentative Tract 14263
3. Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT
15783 - G&D CONSTRUCTION - A one-year time extension for the tentative tract map
for a residential subdivision and design review of 27 single-family homes on 3.35 acres
of land in the Medium Density Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) located
on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64.
Associated with this request is a Tree Removal Permit 98-06 and Variance 96-02.
VARIANCE 96-02 - G&D CONSTRUCTION - A request to modify the following
development standards: 1) reduce the minimum area requirement for the use of Optional
Development Standards, 2) reduce the. rear yard setback along the north and west
project boundary, 3)reduce the building-to-curb setback, 4) reduce the building-to-
building separation, 5) reduce the average and minimum landscape setback along
Carnelian Street, 6) reduce the parking streetscape setback, and 7) increase the wall
height along the north and west project boundary, for a residential Subdivision and
design review of 27 single-family homes on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Density
Residential District (8-14 dwelling units per acre) located on the west side of Carnelian
Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Tentative Tract 14263
and Tentative Tract 15783.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Todd Leibl, CFO
G & D Construction, Inc.
25 North Santa Anita Avenue, Suite A
Amadia, CA 91006
626-447-3118
5. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
6. Zoning: Medium Density Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre)
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: No change to the existing surrounding setting
has occurred since the Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted in March 1998.
Surrounding land uses include single-family residential and a CCWD water tank to the
north, Cucamonga Creek Channel along the southwesterly site boundary, and single
family residential east of Carnelian Street. The project site is currently vacant, although
there were previously several single-family residences on the northern portion of the
project. All of the structures have been demolished. The site slopes approximately
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six percent from north to south. There are 45 existing trees on-site, 43 of which are
slated for removal, and two will be relocated on-site.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Doug Fenn, Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
( ) Land Use and Planning (v') Transpodation/Circulation ( ) Public Servia:es
( ) Population and Housing (v') Biological Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
(v') Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Aesthetics
( ) Hazards I ) Recreation
(v') Water (v') Noise ) Cultural Resources
(d') Air Quality (v') Mandatory Findings of Si~inilicance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
() I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
(-/) I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project, or agreed to, by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based
upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially
Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
() I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to
applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed
,N~°ject'
Signed:
sN ea ~,.~n i oYr pM;aFn~ r ~u~®
April 19, 2000 /
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an
explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact
· Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a
discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified.
Issues and Supporting Information S'ources: Potentially Unless Than
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposah
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
vicinity?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
established community?
Comments:
a-d) The proposed project is within the Medium Density land use designation of the
General Plan and the Medium Density Residential District. Previous approvals by
the City Council (GPA 89-02A and DDA 87-12) modified the land use designation
and district from Flood Control to Medium Density Residential. The proposed project
has been designed in accordance with the Medium Density Residential District, with
the exception of those items included in Variance 96-02. The proposed project is
the establishment of a 27-1ot subdivision on 3.35 acres consistent with the Medium
Density Residential District (8-14 du/ac). Therefore the proposed project will not
result in conflicts to general plan, or zoning, or be incompatible with the surrounding
environment.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s~gn~r~,tMitiga~onSigni§c~f~t NO
2. POPULA'nON AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: SignificantP°tentially MitigationUniass Signifiaa mThan No
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
housing?
Comments:
a-b) Construction activities at the site will be short-term and will not attract new
employees to the area. The proposed project will result in 27 single-family
residences in the Medium Density Residential District (8-14 du/ac), no increase in
density is proposed. The proposed project is consistent with the general plan land
use density for the site, and will not result in a significant increase in population not
otherwise planned by the City in its forecasts.
c) The site is currently void of any structures. No existing housing is located onsite.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ( ) ( ) ('")
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ('") ( )
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ("') ( )
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ( ) (v')
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil ( ) (v') ( )
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( )
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a/b) No known faults pass through the site, it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is it in
the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault. The Red
Hill Fault passes immediately south of the site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies
approximately 4 miles northerly. These faults are both capable of producing ~ 6.0 -
7.0 earthquakes, respectively. Also, the San Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to
Mw 7.5 earthquakes is 12 miles northeast of the site and the San Andreas, capable of
up to M~ 8.2 earthquakes, is 13 miles northeast of the site. Each of these faults can
produce strong ground shaking.
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c) Figure V-4 of the General Plan identifies that the site is within an area subject to
ground failures, such as liquefaction, and as such has the potential to expose people
and property to geologic hazards. Based upon this condition, a Soils Engineering
Investigation Report was prepared for the project site (Richard Mills and Associates,
Inc., Soils Engineering Investigation, October 10, 1988). The report evaluated soil
conditions at the site to assess their potential impact on proposed development, and to
provide recommendations to mitigate any potentially adverse soil conditions. The
report concluded that liquefaction is not a potential hazard at the subject site due to the
depth of the water table and the grain size of the soils (RMA, page 7, 3.07
Liquefaction). The site is otherwise located on stable soils, adhering to the Uniform
Building Code and all recommendations of the Soils Engineering Investigation will
ensure that geologic impacts are less than significant.
d) The site is not located near a body of water.
e) The site lies on a planar alluvial fan emanating from the San Gabriel Mountains and
is not in the path nor on any existing landslide or mudflow (RMA, page 4, 2.04 Slope
Stability).
f) The design of the project site and construction of the proposed grading and
structures shall follow the recommendations of the soils engineer and shall comply
with the current building standards and codes at the time of construction. A
Mitigation Monitoring Plan was adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the tract map. Implementation of mitigation measures associated with approval of
the map will reduce impacts to less than significant.
g/h) Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Ramona-Arlington. The soils encountered
during the test borings on-site consisted of silty sands with gravel near the surface,
with increasing amounts of gravel and cobbles as depth increases. These soils are
basically coarse-grained non-plastic, and non-expansive in nature (RMA, page 4,
2.02 Subsurface soil Conditions).
i) The site contains no unique geologic or physical features.
Significanl
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unl~s Than
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, ( ) (./) ( ) ( )
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water related ( ) (,/) ( ) ( )
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any ( ) (¢')
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction (,,')
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either (,")
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (¢')
h) Impacts to groundwater quality?
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of (,/)
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
Comments:
a) The project is expected to result in incremental changes in absorption rates and
drainage patterns due to an increase of paved surface area. The City Engineer
must review and approve site and drainage plans that show that all runoff will be
conveyed to existing and proPOsed drainage facilities which were designed to
handle the subject water flows.
b) The installation of frontage street improvements, including flood protection
measures to be determined by the final drainage study, will alter the cross section of
flood waters in Carnelian Street. The developer will be required to mitigate any
increase in the depth of flow through the installation of adequate catch basins to
offset any changes in the capacity of the existing drainage facility south of the
project entry. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan was adopted with the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the tract map. Implementation of mitigation measures associated
with approval of the map will reduce impacts to less than significant.
Carnelian Street is in a Flood Zone A. The developer will be required to install flood
protection measures, to the satisfaction of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, allowing the designation to be removed from the project site. A Mitigation
Monitoring Plan was adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract
map. Implementation of mitigation measures associated with approval of the map
will reduce impacts to less than significant.
The City recently completed construction of improvements to Carnelian Street,
including drainage improvements. However, the developer will still be required to
prepare a drainage plan to show how the site will be developed in conjunction with
the new drainage improvements on Carnelian Street, per the Mitigation Monitoring
Plan.
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c-e) The project site is not located near a body of water.
f-i) The project will not interfere with groundwater management practices in the area.
The site is not used for groundwater recharge.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Signiticant Mitigation Significant NO
I Irnpac~ I Inco~p~'ated
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) (v') ( ) ( )
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) (v') ( ) ( )
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,")
Comments:
a-b) Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety Super-
Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction, there is
the possibility of fugitive dust to be emitted from grading the site. Nonetheless, dust
emissions could be sufficient to warrant the use of water or other dust palliatives at
this site.
Sources of emissions during construction include exhaust emissions from
construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust generated as a result of
construction vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed surfaces. NOx and
PM~0 levels may be exceeded during this phase. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan was
adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map. implementation
of mitigation measures associated with approval of the map will reduce impacts to
less than significant.
c-d) The proposed 27 single-family residences will not generate emissions that could
cause climatic changes or objectionable odors.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotentiallyUnless Than
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ( ) (/) ( )
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ( ) (/) ( ) ( )
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Then
C) Inadequate emergency access or access to ( ) ( )
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (¢')
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (v')
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ('/)
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The proposed 27 single-family residences will incrementally ncrease traffic in the
immediate vicinity. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan, for
which street widths were evaluated at a build-out condition. The developer will be
required to install street frontage improvements in their ultimate configuration, per
City Ordinance, and pay associated Transportation Development Fees. Therefore,
this impact is less than significant.
b-d) A Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared for the project (O'Rourke Engineering,
Traffic Impact Analysis, August 1989). The traffic report evaluated roadway
conditions and determined that intersection improvements are warranted based on
existing conditions and not as result of the proposed project. To minimize the
potential for traffic conflicts, the project was designed to align the driveway with
Vivero Street to the east, and will be required to install a traffic signal at the
Carnelian Street and Vivero Street intersection. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan was
adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map. Implementation
of mitigation measures associated with approval of the map will reduce impacts to
less than significant.
e/f) The proposed project is appropriately designed to avoid posing a hazard or barrier
to pedestrians or cyclists.
g) Located four miles northerly of the Ontario Airport, the site is offset north of the flight
path and will not be dangerous to users or aircraft.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially · Unless Than
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their ( ) (v')
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish, ·
insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, ( ) (v')
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., (,,') ( )
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and ) ( ) (,/)
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The project site does not contain Natural Resources as identified on Figure V-3 of
the General Plan. Additionally, the site does not contain any Coastal Sage Scrub,
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, or Delhi-Sands flowering-loving fly habitat.
b/c) The proposed project includes the removal of 43 trees located within site
boundaries. The majority proposed for removal are Eucalyptus sideroxlyn rosea
(Red Ironbark) which were planted as part of the Carnelian Beautification Project,
and are in conflict with the street right-of-way improvements along Carnelian Street
and internal circulation improvements. Extensive arborist studies were preformed to
determine the health and condition of the existing trees, and their suitability for
preservation in-place or through transplanting on-site. Because of their location
within the project boundaries as compared to the proposed development, no trees
are proposed to be preserved in-place. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan was adopted
with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map. Implementation of
mitigation measures associated with approval of the map will reduce impacts to less
than significant.
The City recently completed construction of improvements to Carnelian Street that
resulted in the removal of some of the trees located within the site boundaries. So
the number of trees that will be removed due to the proposed project would be less.
However, the developer will still be required to replace trees on-site as they are
removed, per the Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
d) There is no riparian or wetland habitat on-site.
e) The site is undeveloped, however, development in the immediate area has
eliminated any wildlife corridors that may have occurred in the past.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unle~ Than
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
inefficient manner?
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
Comments:
a-b) The project will be required to conform to applicable City standards for energy
conservation.
c) The project site is located on the Day Creek alluvial fan, an area classified as a
Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ-2). An MRZ-2 zone contains deposits of known value
and marketability. However, the Sate Geologist has determined that the area is not
a Designated Area of available resources due to urbanization.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po~nt~ unless Than
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ( ) ( ) ( )
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of ( ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
potential health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments:
a/c-d) There is no evidence of prior commercial or industrial uses. No evidence of
discarded drums, containers, hazardous wastes or discolored soils have been
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observed. There was no indication of underground storage tanks or illegal dumping
of refuse on-site.
b) The tract map has been designed to accommodate emergency vehicles and is
accessible from two access points.
e) The site is not located in a fire hazard area.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: s~.~c..t Mitigation Significant NO
I ,nc~rpo~'ated
10. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) (
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) (v') ( ( )
Comments:
a/b) A noise study was prepared (Davy & Associates, August 1988) to determine the
noise exposure and necessary mitigation measures for development of the project
site. The report concludes that noise impacts are a result of traffic-related noise on
Carnelian Street, and that the proposed project will not increase the existing noise
levels to the surrounding area. A Mitigation Monitoring Plan was adopted with the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map. Implementation of mitigation
measures associated with approval of the map will reduce impacts to less than
sign!ficant.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: PotenfiailyUnless Than
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Police protection? ( ) () ( ) (v')
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a-e) Fire Protection - The site, located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero
Street, is served by a fire station located near either 19t~ and Amethyst
(approximately two miles northeasterly of the project site) or San Bernardino Road
at Leucite Avenue (approximately one mile southeasterly of the project site).
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Standard conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be
placed on the project.
Police protection - The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for
routine police protection services. Consistent with the City of Rancho CUcamonga
General Plan and Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council
the developer will be responsible for paying all appropriate fees.
Schools - The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for schools
through the potential for increased population growth. Consistent with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Development Impact Fees established by
the school district the developer will pay all appropriate development impact fees.
.Parks - The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for park and
recreation services through the potential for increased population growth.
Consistent with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Development
Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council the developer will pay all
appropriate development impact fees.
Public facilities -The proposed project will incrementally increase traffic on adjacent
streets. Consistent with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and
Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council the developer will
pay all appropriate development impact fees.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiacy unless Than
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution ( ) ( ) ('/)
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ( )
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ( ) ('/)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a-g) The proposed project will include the construction of 27 single-family residences.
The proposed development will extend as necessary existing systems and utilities
available in the immediate area. The proposed project will not require major
modifications or alterations to the existing utility systems.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polenlla)ly Unless Than
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
Comments:
a/b) The site will be landscaped along the streetscape as well as through the site, and
developed in conformance with all residential design guidelines and general plan
policies.
c) The proposed project will incrementally add to the creation of additional light or
glare within the area due to additional street lights. Similar single-family
development is existing in the immediate vicinity. The site plans will include
proposed street lighting in conformance with City standards.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ( ) ( )
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change. ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
the potential impact area?
Comments:
a-e) The site is vacant with single family homes to the north and east. On the west and
south is the Cucamonga Creek channel, a drainage feature constructed and
maintained for flood control. These previously developed areas around the site have
not produced any resources. It is unlikely that development of the site would impact
cultural resources.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Llnless Than
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ) ( ) ( ) ('/)
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The proposed project will incrementally increase the need for park and recreation
services through population growth. The project is consistent with the City of
Rancho C~camonga General Plan and the developer will pay the appropriate fees
in accordance with Development Impact Fee Schedules adopted by the City
Council.
b) There is no impact to existing recreational opportunities as the site and property
surrounding the project area is designated for residential development and flood
control related to the Cucamonga Creek Channel.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Sign~fic~r~tPotentially MiligationUnle~s Signific~ntThanNo
'16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential ) ( ) (¢') ( )
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.)
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issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially UnleSS Than
C) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts that ( ) ( ) (v') ( )
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have ( ) ( ) ( )
environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) The project site does not contain Natural Resources as identified on Figure V-3 of
the General Plan. Additionally, the site does not contain any Coastal Sage Scrub,
Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub, or Delhi-Sands flowering-loving fly habitat. No
sensitive species were detected on-site and it is unlikely any will move on to the site
due to the lack of natural habitat.
b) During construction, there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be emitted from grading
the site. Nonetheless, dust emissions could be sufficient to warrant the use of water or
other dust palliatives at this site. Sources of emissions during this phase include
exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment and fugitive dust
generated as a result of construction vehicles and equipment traveling over exposed
surfaces. NOx and PM~0 levels may be exceeded dudng this phase. A Mitigation
Monitoring Plan was adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the tract map.
Implementation of mitigation measures associated with approval of the map will
reduce impacts to less than significant.
c) The developer is required to pay development impact fees established by the City
Council, the rates of which have been set to mitigate the potential impacts to fire
protection service, police protection services, parks and recreational facilities, and
other governmental services to less than significant. To the extent the project may
impact utility resources provided by private utility companies, potential impacts upon
such services will be mitigated by payment of rates and fees set by each utility
agency. The project will also pay transportation impact fees to mitigate incremental
imapcts to the traffic system.
d) The proposed project on three-acres would not cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly. The site is located in an residential area
along Carnelian Street. Mitigation measures are included in a mitigation monitoring
plan adopted with the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted in March 1998.
Therefore impacts are less than significant.
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EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500
Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
· General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
· Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #88020115, certified January 4, 1989)
· Initial Study prepared for Tentative Tract 14263, October 1989.
· Soils Engineering Investigation, Richard Mills Associates, Inc, October 1988.
· Acoustical Analysis, Davy & Associates, Inc. August 1988.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I
have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the
project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid
the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects
would occur.~'~' .,~,'~ ~' ,' :.
Signature: ~'~/~.~~.-'~ Date:
Print Name and Title: ~-m/'~¢
of Rancho Cucamonga
City
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Time Extension for Tentative Tract 15783 Public Review Period Closes: May 10, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Todd Leibl, CFO, G & D Construction, Inc.
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street
- APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related Files: Variance 96-02 and Tree Removal Permit 98-06.
Project Description: A request for an extension of a previously approved residential subdivision and design
review of 27 single family homes on 3.35 acres of land in the Medium Residential District (8-14 dwelling units
per acre). Located on the west side of Carnelian Street at Vivero Street - APN: 207-022-54 and 64. Related
Files: Variance 96-02 and Tree Removal Permit 98-06~
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to suppmt this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
May 10, 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15783, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 27 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON
3.35 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
CARNELIAN STREET AT VIVERO STREET IN THE MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
APN: 207-022-54 AND 64.
A. Recitals.
1. G & D Construction has filed an application for the extension of the approval of Tentative
Tract Map 15783, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Tract Map time extension request is referred to as "the application."
2. On March 25, 1998, this Commission adopted its Resolution No. 98-20, thereby
approving, subject to specific conditions and time limits, Tentative Tract 15783.
3. On the 10th day of May 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Tentative Tract Map is in substantial compliance with the
City's current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval will not cause significant
inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies;
and
c. The extension of the Tentative Tract Map approval is not likely to cause public
health and safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance.
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3. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the (*Mitigated)
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public headng, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
Application Applicant Expiration
Tentative Tract 15783 G & D Construction March 25, 2001
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolution 98-20,
incorporated herein by this reference, to read as follows:
Planning Division
1) The applicant shall agree to defend, at his sole expense, any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of
the issuance of such approval, or in the altemative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, may be required by a court to pay as
a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate,
at its own expense, in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve the applicant of his obligations under this
condition. ~
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
TT15783 - G & D Construction
May 10,2000
Page 3
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
'Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS;
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: 'Ir 15783
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Ddve
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Page 2
3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after wdtten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior
to the issuance of building permits.
I:\FINAL\CEOA'd~MP Form-rev.wpd
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: TT 15783 Applicant: G & D Construction
Initial Study Prepared by: Nancy Fer,quson Date: April 19, 2000
3repare Final Soils Investigation Report BO B Review/approve C 2
final report
Install catch basins and flood protection measures to offset CE B/D Review of drainage I C/A J~ 1/2
changes in capacity of existing drainage facilities. ~~ t~~/~
Install street improvements and pay associated CE BID Review street ~ CIA ~ . ~ 1/2
Transportation Development Fees. improvement plans
Prepare a Final Acoustical Analysis to determine noise CP Review acousticai CIA 2/3
source and level and appropriate mitigation measures, report and mitigation
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection t - Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit / Approval 2 - Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction C - Plan Check 3 - Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
_.BO - Building Official or designee D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports I Studies I Plans) 4 - Stop Work Order
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
._FC. Fire Chief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
AN EXTENSION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DESIGN REVIEW OF
27 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON 3.35 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET AT VIVERO STREET IN THE
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 207-022-54
AND 64.
A. Recitals.
1. G & D Construction has filed an application for the extension of the approval of the
Design Review for Tentative Tract Map 15783, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject time extension request is referred to as "the application."
2. On March 25, 1998, this Commission adopted its Resolution No. 98-21, thereby
approving, subject to specific conditions and time limits, the Design Review for Tentative
Tract 15783.
3. On the 10th day of May 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Design Review is in substantial compliance with the City's
current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension'of the Design Review approval will not cause significant
inconsistencies with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies;
and
c. The extension of the Design Review approval is not likely to cause public health
and safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance.
3. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR FOR TT 15783- G & D Construction
May 10, 2000
Page 2
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project, which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a
whole, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that
the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the
(*Mitigated) Negative Declaration,' the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this
Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
.Application Applicant Expiration
Design Review for G & D Construction March 25, 2003
Tentative Tract 15783
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolution 98-21,
incorporated herein by this reference, to read as follows:
Planning Division
1) The applicant shall agree to defend, at his sole expense, any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of
the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, may be required by a court to pay as
a result of such action.. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate,
at its own expense, in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve the applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
DR FOR TT 15783 - G & D Construction
May 10, 2000
Page 3
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was' duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
I
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION. MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: TI' 15783
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures .are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions'of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval roi' the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Mitigation Monitoring Program
Page 2
3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate wdtten approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is i'esponsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has lhe authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after wdtten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required pedod of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City with
a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's rVlMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director pdor
to the issuance of building permits.
I:~FINAL~CEQA'~MMP Form-rev.wpd
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: TT 15783 Applicant: G & D Construction
Initial Study Prepared by: Nancy Fer.quson Date: April 19, 2000
)repare Final Soils Investigation Report BO B Review/approve C 2
final report
CIA 2/3
Prepare a Final Acoustical Analysis to determine noise
source and level and appropriate mitigation measures.
Key~~to Checklist Abbreviations .
CDD - Community Development Director A - With Each New Development A - On-site Inspection '
~ "~ rmi!
CP - City Planner or designee B - Prior To Construction B - Other Agency Permit I Approval - Withhold Grading or Building Pe
~ '~-Withhold CertiflcateofOccupancy~
CE - City Engineer or designee C - Throughout Construction ~ C - Plan Check
~ ~ s / Plans)
BO - Building Official or designee ~ D - On Completion D - Separate Submittal (Reports I Studle 4 - Stop Work Order
5 - Retain Deposit or Bonds
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating
~ ~ 6 - Revoke CUP
FC - Fire Chief or designee
I:\PLANNING\FINAL~CEQA~MMCHKLST.WPD
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN
EXTENSION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE NO. 96-02, FOR
THE FOLLOWING: 1) REDUCE THE MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENT FOR
THE USE OF OPTIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, 2) REDUCE THE
REAR YARD SETBACK ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST PROJECT
BOUNDARY, 3) REDUCE THE BUILDING-TO-CURB SETBACK, 4) REDUCE
THE BUILDING-TO-BUILDING SEPARATION, 5) REDUCE THE AVERAGE
AND MINIMUM LANDSCAPE SETBACK ALONG CARNELIAN STREET,
6) REDUCE THE PARKING STREETSCAPE SETBACK, AND 7) INCREASE
THE WALL HEIGHT ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST PROJECT
BOUNDARY FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND DESIGN REVIEW
OF 27 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON 3.35 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN STREET AT VIVERO STREET IN THE
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 207022-54 AND
· 64.
A. Recitals.
1. G & D Construction has filed an application for the extension Of the approval of
Vadance 96-02, as described.in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Variance time extension request is referred to as "the application."
2. On March 25, 2000, this Commission adopted its Resolution No. 98-22, thereby
approving, subject to specific conditions and time limits, Variance 98-22.
3. On the 10th day of May 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucemonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on May 10, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The previously approved Variance is in substantial compliance with the City's
current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and policies; and
b. The extension of the Variance approval will not cause significant inconsistencies
with the current General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, plans, codes, and
policies; and
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VAR 96-02 - G & D CONSTRUCTION
May 10, 2000
Page 2
c. The extension of the Variance approval is not likely to cause public health and
safety problems; and
d. The extension is within the time limits established by State law and local ordinance.
3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this
Commission hereby grants a time extension for:
Application Applicant Expiration
Variance 96-02 G&D Construction March 25, 2003
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this
Commission hereby modifies the conditions of approval contained in Resolution 98-22, incorporated
herein by this reference, to read as follows:
Planning Division
1) The applicant shall agree to defend, at his sole expense, any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees, because of
the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, may be required by a court to pay as
a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate,
at its own expense, in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve the applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Bullet, Secretary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 10th day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
VAR 96-02 - G & D CONSTRUCTION
May 10, 2000
Page 3
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: 'COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
the city of
Rancho Cucamonga
DATE: May 10, 2000
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Buller, City Planner
BY: Debra Meier, AICP, Contract Planner
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15476 -
LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS: The request for a Parcel Map to create four parcels
totaling 11.1 acres, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town
Center Drive within the Community Commercial (CC) land use district within the
Terra Vista Town Center Master Plan, of the Terra Vista Community Plan.
APN: 1077-421-87 Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 99-26, Development
Review 00-23.
PRQJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION:
'A. Surroundin9 Land Use and Zonin~l:
North - Terra Vista Community Plan/Office Professional - Undeveloped parcel
South - Terra Vista Community Plan/Community Commercial - Terra Vista Town Center
East - Terra Vista Community Plan/Community Commercial - Terra Vista Town Center
West General Commercial - Virginia Dare Office/Retail Center
B. General Plan Designations:
Project Site - Community Commercial
North - Office
South - Community Commercial
East - Community Commercial
West - Commercial
C. Site Characteristics: Parcel Map 15476 is located north of Target in the northwest corner of
the Terra Vista Town Center Master Plan. The perimeter streets are improved with curb,
gutter, sidewalks, street trees, and street lights; the site area contains little vegetation;
however, the perimeter of the site includes parkway landscaping and landscaping within the
developed portions of Terra Vista Town Center. The site slopes gently from northeast to
southwest at approximately 2 percent.
ANALYSIS:
A. General; Parcel Map 15476 is intended to separate ownership of the proposed Sav-On Drug
store (Parcel 1) as well as two additional pad buildings located on Parcels 2 and 3, as well as
an undeveloped parcel (Parcel 4) in the northwest portion of the Terra Vista Town Center.
ITEM G
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Parcel Map 15476
Lewis Retail Centers
Page 2
The Sav-On Drug store was approved recently as Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and the
related pad buildings, referred to as pads G and H, are in the Design Review process as
Development Review 00-23.
B. Environmental Assessment: Part I of the Initial Study was completed by the applicant, and
staff has completed Part II. The site is part of the Terra Vista Town Center and a Master Plan,
approved by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, surrounding the Sav-On drugstore; the perimeter
streets are improved with curb, gutter, sidewalks, street trees, and street lights; and the site
area has been maintained for erosion and weed control for in excess of ten years. Therefore;
no mitigation measures are required as a result of the analysis.
CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within
a 300-foot radius of the project site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission issue a Negative
Declaration and adopt the Resolution of Approval for Parcel Map 15476 subject to all conditions of
approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Brad Buller
City Planner
BB:DM\Is
Attachments: Exhibit"A" - Location Map
Exhibit "B" - Parcel Map 15476
Exhibit "Cn - Approved Master Plan for CUP 99-26 (Sav-On Drugstore)
Exhibit "[3" - Environmental Initial Study Parts I and II
Resolutio'n of Approval for Parcel Map 15476
BASE I~NE ROAD
PROJECT
SITE
BOU~VARD
VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP No. 15476
IN 'II~E cn'Y OF ~NCHO CUCAIi~ON~{~A, ~UFORN~
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ii~NViRONMENTAL
~NFORMATION FORM
oi~o, Ra.choC~camo.ga (Part I - Initial Study)
Planning Division
(909) 477-2750
The purpose of this form is to inform the City of the. basic components of the proposed
project so that the City may review the project pursuant to City policies, ordinances, and
guidelines; the California Environmental Quality Act; and the City's Rules and Procedures
to Implement CEQA. It is important that the information requested in this application be
provided in full. '-.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED, Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure
that the application is complete at the time of submittal; City staff will not be available to perform work required to provide missing
information.
Application Number for the project to which this form pertains:
Contact Person & Address:
Information indicated by asterisk (*) is not required of non-construction CUP's unless otherwise requested by staff.
'1) Provide a full scale (8-1/2 x 1 I) copy of the USGS Quadrant Sheet(s) which includes the project site, and indicate the
site boundaries.
2) Provide a set of color photographs which show representative views into the site from the north, south, east and west;
views into and from the site from the pdmaq/ access points which serve the site; and representative views of significant
features from the site. Include a map showing location of each photograph.
3) Project Location (descdbe): ~.~ ~-E~ ~ ~,~/ ~/~ ~o~-P ~7~ ~ ,z{~'7'
4) Assessor'sParcelNumbers(attachadditionalsheetifnecessary): //~ 7 7-- ~ ~ -- ¢~ 7
°5) Gross Site Area (ac/sq. ft.): //, / ~ ~
'6) Net Site Area (total site size minus ama of public streets & proposed dedications):
7) Descdbe any proposed general plan amendment or zone change which would affect the project site (attach additional sheet
if necessary:
8) Include a description of all permits which will be necessary from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and other governmental
agencies in order to fully implement the project:
Describe the physical setting of the site as it exists before the project including information on topography, soil stability, plants
and animal~, mature trees, trails and roads, drainage courses, and scenic aspects. Desc#be any existing structures on site
(including age and condition) and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of significant features described. In addition,
site all sources of information (L e., geological and/or hydrologic studies, biotic and archeological surveys, traffic studies):
1 O) Describe the known cultural and/orhistorical aspects of the site. Site all sources of information (books, published reports and
oral history):
11) Describe any n~ise s~urces and their ~eve~s that n~w a~ect the site (airere~~ r~adway n~ise~ etc~) and h~w they wi~~ a~ect
proposed uses:
12) Desc6be the proposed project in detail. This should provide an adequate de$c6ption of the site in terrns of ultimate use which
will result from the prosed project. Indicate if there are proposed phases for development, the extent of development to occur
with each phase, and the anticipated completion of each increment. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary:
Indicate lhe type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apa~ment houses, shops,
depar~menl stores, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, setback, rear yard, etc.):
14) W~// the prop~sed pr~]ect change the pa~em~ sca/e ~r character ~f the surr~unding genera~ area ~f the pr~ject?
15) Indicate the type of short-term and long-tenw noise to be generated, including source and amount, How will these noise levels
affect adjacent properties and on-site uses. What methods of sound proofing are pmposed?
'16) Indicate proposed removals and/or replacements of mature or scenic trees:
17) Indicateanybodiesofwater(includingdomesticwatersupplies)intowhichthesitedrains:
18) Indicate expected amount of water usage, (See Attachment A for usage estimates). For further clarification, please contact
the Cucamonga County Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day) ~ Peak use (gal/Day)
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal/day/ac)
19) Indicate proposed method of sewage disposal. Septic Tank ~'"'/'Sewer. If septic tanks are proposed, attach
percolation tests. If discharge to a sanitary sewage system is proposed indicate expected daily sewage generation: (See
Attachment A for usage estimates). For further c/adfication, p/ease contact the Cucamonga Coupty Water Distdct at 987-2591.
a. Residential (gal/day)
b. Commercial/Ind. (gal~day~ac)
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
20) Number of residential units:
Detached (indicate range of parcel sizes, minimum lot size and maximum lot size:
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Attached (indicate whether units are rental or for sale units):
21) Anticipated range of sale pdces and/or rents:
Sale Price(s) $. to
Rent (per month) $. to
22) Specify number of bedrooms by unit type: /~/~F
23) Indicate anticipated household size by unit type:
~JI - ~24)1~''~Distdctslndicate astheshowneXpectedin AttachmentnUmber of B:SChool children who will be residing within the project: Contact the appropriate School
a. Elementary:
b. Junior High:
c. Senior High
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
25) Desc~betype~fuse(s)andrnaj~rfuncti~n(s)~fc~mmeroia~~industda~~rinstituti~na~uses:
26) Total floor area of commercial, industdal, or institutional uses by type:
Maximum Shift:
Time of Maximum Shift:
29) Provid~breakdownofanticipatedjobcla$sificati~n$~inctudingwageandaala~ranges~a$wellasanindi~ati~no~therat~
of hire for each classification (a~ach additional sheet if necessa~):
30) Estimation of the number of workers to be himd that currently mside in the City:.
"31) For commercial and industrial uses only, indicate the source, type and amount of air pollution emissions. (Data should be
vedfied ihrough the South Coast Air Quality Management District, at (818) 572-6283):
ALL PROJECTS
32) Have the water~ sewer~ fire~ and ~~~d c~ntr~~ agencies serving the pr~ject been c~ntacted ~~ determine their abi~ity t~ pr~vide
adequate service to the proposed project? If so, please indicate their response.
33) In the known history of this property, has there been any use, storage, or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic mate~als?
Examples of hazardous and/or toxic materials include, but are not limited to PCB's; radioactive substances; pesticides and
herbicides; fuels, oils, solvents, and other flammable liquids and gases. Also note underground storage of any of the above.
Please list the matedals and desc/fbe their use, storage, and/or discharge on the property, as well as the dates of use, if
known.
/Jo
34) Will the proposed project involve the temporary or Iong-ten"n use, storage or discharge of hazardous and/or toxic
matedals, including but not limited to those examples listed above? If yes, provide an inventory of all such materials to be
used and proposed method of disposal. The location of such uses, along with the storage and shipment areas, shall be
shown and/abe/ed on the application plans.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infonmation required for
adequate evaluation of this project to the best of my ability, that the facts, statements, and infonwation presented are true and
correct tot he best of my know/edge and belie£ I further understbnd that additional information may be required to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Date:-~- ~o- ~ Signature:/~~
Title:
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
INITIAL STUDY PART II
BACKGROUND
1. Project File: Tentative Parcel Map 15476 (I:\PLANNING\Debra\PM 15476\PM
15476_1S.doc)
2. Related Files: Conditional Use Permit 99-26 and Development Review 00-23
3. Description of Project: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 15476 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS: The request for a Parcel Map to create four
parcels totaling 11.1 acres, located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town
Center Drive within the Community Commercial (CC) land use district of the Terra Vista
Town Center Master Plan, of the Terra Vista Community Plan. APN: 1077-421-87.
4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Lewis Retail Centers
P.O. Box 670
Upland CA 91785-0670
5. General Plan Designation: Community Commercial
6. Zoning: Terra Vista Community Plan/Community Commercial
7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Parcel Map 15476 is located in the southwest
quadrant of the Terra Vista Community Plan and the Terra Vista Town Center Master
Plan. Existing land uses in the immediate area include the developed portion of Town
Center to the south (Target) and east (Edwards Theater); the area north of Town Center
Drive is undeveloped land zoned Office Professional; and the area west of Haven
Avenue is the developed Virginia Dare office/retail center. The site area contains little
vegetation, however the perimeter of the site includes ornamental landscaping along the
street parkways and the developed portion of Town Center.
8. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
9. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Debra Meier, AICP, Contract Planner
(909) 477-2750
10. Other agencies whose approval is required: None.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated," or "Less Than Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
) Land Use and Planning ( ) Transportation/Circulation
) Population and Housing ( ) Biological Resources ( ) Public Services
) Geological Problems ( ) Energy and Mineral Resources ( ) Utilities and Service Systems
) Water ( ) Hazards ( ) Aesthetics
( ) Noise ( ) Cultural Resources
) Air Quality ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance ( ) Recreation
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
(v') I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
() I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project, or agreed to,
by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
( ) I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based
upon the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially
Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
() I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects 1) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to
applicable standards, and 2) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed
project.
Signed.'~ ~ ~~
April 19, 2000
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, an
explanation is required for all "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated," and "Less Than Significant Impact" answers, including a
discussion of ways to mitigate the significant effects identified.
I
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiatly Unless Than
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? ( ) ( ) ( ) (-/')
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
vicinity?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
established community?
Comments:
a-d) The proposed parcel map is intended to create separate parcels for Sav-On drug
store (Parcel 1), approved previously under CUP 99-26 and other pad users' on
Parcel 2 and 3 which are currently being processed as Development Review 00-23.
Parcel 4 will remain available for a future use. Proposed uses will be consistent with
existing land uses in the vicinity, and is consistent with intended uses of the site in
the Terra Vista Town Center Master Plan.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: ~en~,y u.~s Tha,
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposah
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable ( ) ( ) ( ) (,~')
housing?
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Comments:
a-b) The proposed parcel map is intended to provide separate parcel ownership for pad
uses within Terra Vista Town Center, and will not cause in increase in population or
induce growth not already anticipated and planned for in the Terra Vista Town
Center Master Plan.
c) The site is currently undeveloped land. No existing housing is located onsite or
within the general vicinity of the site as the area is designated for Commercial land
uses.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po~e.~ unless Thai1
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLBVI& Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ) ( ) ( ) (v')
b) Seismic ground shaking? ) ( ) ( ) (./)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Seiche hazards? ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
e) Landslides or mudfiows? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
f) Erosion, changes in topography, or unstable soil ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
h) Expansive soils? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,')
Comments:
a-c) No known faults pass through the site and it is not in an Earthquake Fault Zone, nor is
it in the Rancho Cucamonga City Special Study Zone along the Red Hill Fault. The
Red Hill Fault, or Etiwanda Avenue Fault, passes approximately 1 mile northerly of the
site, and the Cucamonga Fault Zone lies within 5 miles northwest. These faults are
both capable of producing M~ 6.0 - 7.0 earthquakes, respectively. Also, the San
Jacinto fault, capable of producing up to Mw 7.5 earthquakes is 15 miles northeast of
the site and the San Andreas, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is approximately
17 miles northeast of the site. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking.
The applications for development will include specific requirements for adhering to the
Uniform Building Code to ensure that geologic impacts are less than significant.
d) The site is not located near a body of water.
e) The site is relatively fiat and is located in a developed commercial area. The site is
not susceptible to landslides or mudflows.
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f) The topography will be altered to accommodate future development of the
commercial pad buildings. Grading will be done in accordance with a grading plan
approved by the City Engineer per conditions of approval for CUP 99-26 and DR
00-23.
g-h) Soil type on-site and in the vicinity is Tujunga Soboba association. These soils are
excessively drained, readily level to moderately sloping soils formed on alluvial fans.
Runoff is very slow, and hazard of erosion is slight. Included with this soil in
mapping are areas of Tujunga gravely loamy sand in scattered tracts 10 to 20 acres
in size. Also included are small areas of Delhi fine sand. The project site is outside
of the Ontario Recovery Unit for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (DSFLF) as
indicated in Figure 6 of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Final Recovery Plan for the
DSFLF. Therefore, the site does not contain significant amounts of Delhi sand or
appropriate habitat for the Delhi Sand Flower-Loving Fly.
i) The site contains no unique geologic or physical features.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: u,~ T~,
I Signi~cenlIImPact Incorpo~atedMItiga~°" Sigrtiftc~nt NO
4. WATER. Will the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, ( ) (~')
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water related ( ) (v')
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface water or other alteration ( ) (,,')
of surface water quality (e.g., temperature,
dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any ( ) (v')
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction ( ) ( ) (v')
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either ( ) ( ) (v')
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations, or through substantial loss of
groundwater recharge capability?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) ( ) (v')
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) ( ) (v')
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ( ) ( ) (,,')
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies?
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Comments:
a) The proposed parcel map will not cause changes in the absorption rates, drainage
patterns, and the rate and amount of surface water runoff; however, development
proposed by CUP 99-26 and DR 00-23 will increase the amount of hardscape and
correspondingly increase run-off form the site. All runoff will be conveyed to
drainage facilities, which have been designed to handle the flows and must be
approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of grading permits. The impact is
not considered significant.
b) The site is not located within the 100-year flood plain as indicated on Figure Ill-G/2
"Flood Hazards" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan EIR.
c-e) The project site is not located near a body of water.
f-i) The project will not interfere with groundwater management practices in the area
because the site is not used for ground'water recharge.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a-b) Potential impacts to air quality are consistent with the Public Health and Safety
Super-Element within the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. During construction of
the pad buildings (as approved by CUP 99-26, and DR 00-23 which is currently
under review), there is the possibility of fugitive dust to be emitted from grading the
site. However, necessary mitigation for grading, dust and erosion are provided in
the appropriate Conditional Use Permit or Development Review.
c-d) The proposed end uses of the project are commercial building which will conform
with the Terra Vista Community Plan and The Development Code of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. The end use of the proposed project, uses consistent with the
Community Commercial district, will not generate emissions that could cause
climatic changes or objectionable odors.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) (v')
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., ( ) (v')
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to ( ) (v')
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) (~')
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) (v')
f) Conflicts with adopted policies suppoding ( ) (v')
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a) The site of the proposed parcel map is part of the larger Terra Vista Town Center.
The City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by
the applicant prior to issuance of building permits for any proposed development
within the Master Plan site. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements
necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. In addition, the project is required
to comply with standard conditions of approval for provision of adequate
ingress/egress from the site, employee and customer parking on-site, and delivery
truck access. Compliance with conditions of approval will ensure that project-related
trips are less than significant.
b-d) The development review for all proposed development includes all aspects of
parking, access and public safety. The proposed parcel map is simply creating
parcel lines around the proposed building pads to facilitate separate ownership.
Conditions of Approval require reciprocal agreements for access and parking to be
recorded on Parcel Map 15476 to ensure access to all parcels.
e-f) The proposed parcel map will not result in a barrier to pedestrian or bicycle
transportation.
g) Located four miles from Ontario Airport, the site is offset northeast of the flight path
and will not be dangerous to users or aircraft.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Unless Then
ISignificant I Miligalion $ignilicanl NO
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their ( ) ( ) (,/)
habitats (including, but not limited to: plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds)?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees, ( ) ( ) (,,')
eucalyptus windrow, etc.)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., ( ) ( ) (v')
eucalyptus grove, sage scrub habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian, and ( ) ( ) (,/)
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments:
a) The site is currently vacant. However, no natural habitat exists onsite, and the
property is not within the Ontario Recovery Unit as indicated in Figure 6 of the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service Final Recovery Plan for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
habitat. Onsite vegetation is sparse and consists of non-native species surrounded
by ornamental landscaping within the street parkway and other developed portions
of Terra Vista Town Center.
b-c) There are no native trees existing onsite.
d) There is no riparian or wetland habitat on-site.
e) The site is undeveloped. However, commercial development in the immediate area,
and residential development further to the north, have eliminated any wildlife
corridors that may have occurred in the past.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposah
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,,')
inefficient manner?
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
C) Result in the loss of availability of a known ( ) ( ) ( )
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State?
Comments:
a-b) The future development will be required to conform to applicable City standards for
energy conservation.
c) The site is not within an area of identified mineral resources.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polentially Unless Than
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ( ) ( ) (,,')
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency ( ) ( ) (v')
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential ( ) ( ) (,,')
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of ( ( ) ( ) (v')
potential health hazards?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable ( ( ) ( ) (,,')
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments:
a/c/d) There is no evidence of discarded drums, containers, hazardous wastes or
discolored soils observed on-site; and there is no indication of underground
storage tanks or illegal dumping of refuse on-site.
b) Access and circulation through the site has been evaluated by the review and
approval of CUP 99-26 and will be further evaluated through the review of DR 00-
23. The proposed parcel map is intended only to facilitate separate parcels for
individual ownership of the future commercial pad buildings.
e) The site is currently vacant with sparse non-native weedy vegetation. The site will
be graded and landscaped in accordance With approved plans to minimize
potential fire hazards. The project will not increase fire hazards within the area.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: u.~e~ Th~n
Potentially
10. NOISE. Willtheproposalresultin:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (./)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
Comments;
a) The proposed parcel map is intended only to create parcels that would facilitate
individual ownership of the future pad buildings as reviewed, approved and
conditioned for development by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and Development
Review 00-23.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Thar~
11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,,)
b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,,.)
c) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ( ) ( )
Comments:
a-e) The proposed parcel map is intended only to create parcels that would facilitate
individual ownership of the future pad buildings as reviewed, approved and
conditioned for development by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and Development
Review 00-23.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ( ) ( )
b) Communication systems? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,/)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: ,ote.~,y unless Than
C) Local or regional water treatment or distribution ( (,,')
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( (.,')
e) Storm water drainage? ( (~')
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ( (,/)
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ( (v')
Comments:
a-g) The proposed parcel map is intended only to create parcels that would facilitate
individual ownership of the future pad buildings as reviewed, approved and
conditioned for development by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and Development
Review 00-23.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Poten:ially Unless Than
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposah
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ( ) ( ) (,~')
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ( ) ( ) (¢')
Comments:
a) The proposed parcel map is intended only to create parcels that would facilitate
individual ownership of the future pad buildings as reviewed, approved and
conditioned for development by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and Development
Review 00-23
c) The future development will create new light and glare because the site is currently
vacant. The design and placement of light fixtures will be shown on site plans,
which require review for consistency with City standards. The impact is not
considered significant.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb Paleontological resources? ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( (,/)
c) Affect historical or cultural resources? (
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change, (
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within ( (,,')
the potential impact area?
Comments:
a-e) Although no cultural resources were observed during the site visit, grading of the
site may expose or unearth historic cultural resources. The property has been
disturbed from past rough grading activities associated with Terra Vista Town
Center, so the likelihood of unearthing cultural resources is minimal and impacts are
considered less than significant.
Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ( ) ( ) ( ) (v')
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (..,')
Comments:
a/b) The proposed parcel map is intended only to create parcels that would facilitate
individual ownership of the future pad buildings as reviewed, approved and
conditioned for development by Conditional Use Permit 99-26, and Development
Review 00-23.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Unless Than
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Potential to degrade: Does the project have the ( ) (,")
potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of
a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or
eliminate impodant examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Short term: Does the project have the potential ( ) (v')
to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term
impact on the environment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, definitive period of time.
Long-term impacts will endure well into the
future.)
c) Cumulative: Does the project have impacts'that ( ) (v')
are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
d) Substantial adverse: Does the project have ( ) (,,')
environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) The site has been graded as part of the larger Terra Vista Town Center Master
Plan. The vegetation onsite is sparse and composed mainly of non-native species.
The site does not contain appropriate habitat for any listed endangered or
threatened species and is outside of the Ontario Recovery Unit for the Delhi Sands
Flower-loving Fly.
b) The 11.l-acre site could generate fugitive dust during site grading. The contractor
will be required to minimize dust generation through water applications per the
City's standard conditions of approval as applied to both CUP 99-26 and DR 00-23.
Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga
Tentative Parcel Map 15476 Page 14
c) Cumulative effects of the future commercial pad buildings may include increased
traffic within the immediate vicinity. However the impacts are not considered
significant, and the applicant will be required to pay appropriate transportation fees
established for development within the Terra Vista Community Plan. Fees are used
to make roadway improvements with the area to keep the circulation system at
acceptable levels of service.
d) Development of the future commercial pad buildings would not cause substantial
adverse effects on humans, either directly or indirectly. The initial study did not
identify any impacts that would have a potentially significant affect to the
environment.
EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study
and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500
Civic Center Drive (check all that apply):
General Plan EIR
(Certified April 6, 1981)
Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update
(SCH #86020115, certified January 4, 1989)
(v~) Terra Vista Community Plan EIR
(Certified February 1983)
(v*) US Fish & Wildlife Service Final Recovery Plan for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
(Prepared September 14, 1997)
(~) Conditional Use Permit 99-26 Initial Study
(Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted 1999)
City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being cffculated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 2f091 and 2f092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Parcel Map 15476 Public Review Period Closes: May 10, 2000
Project Name: Project Applicant: Lewis Retail Centers
Project Location (also see attached map): Located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town
Center Drive - APN: 1077-421-87.
Project Description: The request for a Parcel Map to create four parcels totaling 11.1 acres within the
Community Commercial (CC) land use district within the Terra Vista Town Center Master Plan of the Terra
Vista Community Plan.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an
Initial Study to determine it the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
[] The initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment.
[] The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate
the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
Reasons to support this finding am included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related
documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division at 10500 Civic
Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax (909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
Mav 10. 2000
Date of Determination Adopted By
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15476, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-87.
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map Number 15476, submitted by Lewis Retail Centers,
applicants, for the purpose of subdividing into 4 parcels, the real property situated in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bemardino, State of California, identified as APN: 1077-421-87,
located at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2000, the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public
hearing for the above-described map.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That the following findings have been made:
1. That the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the Terra Vista
Community Plan and the General Plan.
2. That the improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
Terra Vista Community Plan and the General Plan.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed development.
4. That the proposed subdivision and improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or public health problems or have
adverse effects on abutting properties.
SECTION 2: Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
1. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the
State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative
Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the
independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in
said Negative Declaration with regard to the application.
2. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been
incorporated into the proposed project, ~no significant adverse
environmental effects will occur.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PM 15476 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS
May 10, 2000
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3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as
follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife
resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based
upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the
staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission
hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section
753.5(c-l-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3: Tentative Parcel Map 15476 is hereby approved subject to the following
Special Conditions:
Engineering Division
1. Provide a 2-inch conduit on Haven Avenue from town Center Drive to
Foothill Boulevard for traffic signal interconnect.
2. Missing or diseased street trees shall be replaced to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
3. The non-vehicular access rights for both the Haven Avenue and Town
Center Drive driveways shall be vacated and the proposed access
points established to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4.Protect or replace existing R26(S) "No Stopping" signs along Haven
Avenue and Town Center frontages.
5. Protect and/or and provide additional traffic striping and signage along
Haven Avenue and Town Center frontages, as required.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2000.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T. McNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad Buller, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PM 15476 - LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS
May 10, 2000
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I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
cerlify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the lOth day of May 2000, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: PARCEL MAP 15476
SUBJECT: TERRA VISTA TOWN CENTER/SAV-ON DRUG AND PADS G & H
APPLICANT: LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS
LOCATION: SEC HAVEN AVENUE AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, I
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all /
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning I
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development / I
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance..
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC&Rs or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to or concurrent with the final parcel map..
E. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb & A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Haven Avenue e e X X
TOWnDrive Center e e X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e) Remove and replace existing to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineefs Office in addition to
any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,
and interconnect co.nduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer.
Notes:
(1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum
of 200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
(2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
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steel with pull rope or as specified,
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g, Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks, Under sidewalk drains shall
be installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
3.Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
F. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
Drainage and Flood Control
1.Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe
measured from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
2.Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage
in a sump catch basin on the public street.
H. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, I
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. /
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the I~
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days
prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the
case of all other residential projects.
I. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for I I
all new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
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